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Design a retrosynthetic pathway to synthesize ibuprofen starting from methylcyclohexane. Show all necessary reagents and the key steps involved in the synthesis.

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Design a retrosynthesis plan to synthesize ibuprofen from benzene.

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Design a retrosynthesis pathway to synthesize benzyl alcohol from benzaldehyde using the appropriate reagents and reaction conditions.

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Design a retrosynthesis pathway for the synthesis of ibuprofen from starting materials that have no more than 6 carbons.

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Design a retrosynthesis for the synthesis of the following compound: 2-ethyl-3-methylcyclopent-2-enone using the Grignard reaction as the key step. Show all the necessary reagents and reaction conditions.

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Design a retrosynthesis for the synthesis of 2-phenylpropionic acid from benzene, ethylene, and CO₂.

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Design a process for the purification of crude caffeine extracted from coffee beans, using available techniques and equipment at your disposal, while ensuring high purity and minimum loss of product.

asked Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by MaybellHoffm (2.2k points)

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Design a process for the purification of crude acetone obtained from the industrial production of phenol to obtain at least 99% pure acetone. Take into account the initial impurities in the crude acetone and suggest suitable separation techniques to remove them. Specify the equipment and operating conditions required for your proposed purification process.

asked Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by YasminWorrel (2.2k points)

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Design a process for the purification of a sample of crude oil. Describe the steps and the equipment needed for the process. Also, provide a brief explanation of the principles behind each step.

asked Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by DominickPlum (2.5k points)

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Design a process for the purification of 500 grams of crude aspirin containing impurities such as acetic acid and sulfuric acid. The final product must have a purity of at least 99.5%. Describe the steps involved in the purification process, including the necessary equipment, reagents, and conditions for each step. Also, calculate the percent yield of the final product based on the initial mass of crude aspirin.

asked Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by ReinaldoBull (2.2k points)

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Design a process for the production of urea-based fertilizer starting from ammonia and carbon dioxide gas feedstocks. Determine the optimal operating conditions, including temperature, pressure, and reactor design specifications, to achieve maximum conversion and yield of the desired product. Also, identify and address any potential environmental impacts that may result from the production process.

asked Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by AndrewSisley (2.1k points)

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Design a process for the production of a biodegradable detergent that is effective in removing stains from clothes and is environmentally friendly, using renewable resources for its production. The process should take into account the cost-effectiveness, safety, and quality of the final product.

asked Feb 4 in Chemical engineering by ElisabethWeo (1.9k points)

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Design a process for the optimized production of acrylic adhesives, taking into consideration the factors affecting adhesion strength, durability, and cost-effectiveness.

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Design a process for the large-scale production of hydrogen peroxide with high purity and yield, taking into consideration the environmental and economic factors.

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Design a procedure for the synthesis of a coordination compound that includes ethylenediamine and copper (II) chloride as reagents. Characterize the synthesized compound by determining its melting point, infrared spectra, and magnetic susceptibility. Discuss the possible structures of the formed compound based on the obtained results.

asked Feb 4 in Coordination Chemistry by LawrenceMcGr (1.8k points)

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Design a potential drug molecule to treat type 2 diabetes. Include the molecular structure of the drug and explain how it will work in the body to regulate glucose levels. Also, discuss the potential side effects and any potential drug interactions with common medications used by diabetic patients.

asked Feb 4 in Medicinal Chemistry by JoesphWoffor (2.3k points)

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Design a polymerization reaction to produce a high-density polyethylene (HDPE) with a molecular weight of 1 million grams per mole using ethylene as the monomer and a Ziegler-Natta catalyst system. Calculate the theoretical yield of the reaction and explain the factors that may affect the percent yield.

asked Feb 4 in Organic Chemistry by ShadStansbur (1.8k points)

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Design a polymerization reaction scheme to synthesize a biodegradable and water-soluble polymer for use in environmentally friendly packaging materials.

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Design a polymer-based smart material that changes color when exposed to a specific chemical or environmental stimulus. How would you choose the appropriate polymer and chemical to achieve this objective? What factors would you consider in optimizing the material's response time and sensitivity?

asked Feb 4 in Polymer Chemistry by BriannaFauld (1.6k points)

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Design a polymer-based sensor that can measure the pH of a solution. Provide details on the properties of the polymer, the mechanism of sensing and the range of pH measurements that the sensor can detect.

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