Chem Organic?

Question

P could be synthesized in the laboratory from the compound Q which involves one intermediate R.

Q

HO-C6H6-CH3 ----step1---->____R____-----step2--->

P

HO-C6H6-COOCH3

(i) Write the formula of R above.

(ii) Suggest reagents and conditions for

(a) step1

(b) step2.

Answer 1

Maybe you could oxidize the CH3 to a COOH then esterify it.