What is the purpose of using p-chloranil in the synthesis of (-)-halenaquinone?
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Topic
p-Chloranil is used in the aromatization step of the synthesis.
Answer
p-Chloranil is used to aromatize the dihydrofuran ring in compound 13, converting it to the furan derivative (14). This step is crucial for introducing the aromatic character necessary for the final structure of (-)-halenaquinone.
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