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Organic synthesis question

How do you convert propene to 2-methylpropanoic acid
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1-Electrophilic addition with HCl
the Cl goes on C2
2-Nucleophilic substitution with KCN and ethanol
3-Hydrolysis of the nitrile with H2SO4 or HCl
how did you turn the nitrile into carboxylic acid? like what is happening in last stage
Original post by Leah.J
1-Electrophilic addition with HCl
the Cl goes on C2
2-Nucleophilic substitution with KCN and ethanol
3-Hydrolysis of the nitrile with H2SO4 or HCl
Original post by Idrissian
how did you turn the nitrile into carboxylic acid? like what is happening in last stage

As stated in 3. It´s hydrolysis by heating in dilute acid.

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