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Question
Write reaction showing conversion of p-bromoisopropylbenzene into p-isopropylbenzoic acid (3 steps).
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Solution
Step 1: Converting - Br group to - CN:

Step 2: Converting - CN group to - CONH2:

Step 3: Converting - CONH2 group to - COOH:

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