Please design the synthetic route of the following transformation

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∻Solution∻ ‖ 1 ⋮ **Identify the starting material and desired product**: The starting material is cyclohexane, and the desired product is a cyclopentane with an attached carbonyl group forming an ester with methanol (OMe). ‖ ‖ 2 ⋮ **Consider possible reactions**: To transform cyclohexane to the desired product, we need to perform a ring contraction and introduce a carbonyl group, followed by esterification. ‖ ‖ 3 ⋮ **Ring contraction**: Cyclohexane can be converted to cyclopentane through a series of reactions that may involve a diazonium intermediate formed from an aminocyclohexane precursor. ‖ ‖ 4 ⋮ **Functional group introduction**: Once the cyclopentane ring is formed, a carbonyl group can be introduced through oxidation reactions, such as using a strong oxidizing agent like chromium trioxide $$\text{CrO}_3$$ or pyridinium chlorochromate (PCC). ‖ ‖ 5 ⋮ **Esterification**: The final step is to convert the carboxylic acid to an ester using methanol in the presence of an acid catalyst, such as sulfuric acid $$\text{H}_2\text{SO}_4$$. ‖ ∻Answer∻ ⚹ The synthetic route involves ring contraction of cyclohexane to form cyclopentane, oxidation to introduce the carbonyl group, and esterification with methanol to form the final product. ⚹ ∻Key Concept∻ ⚹ Synthetic route design for organic transformations ⚹ ∻Explanation∻ ⚹ The process involves identifying the necessary reactions to convert the starting material into the desired product, considering the need for ring contraction, functional group introduction, and esterification. ⚹◊What are the reagents and conditions that could be used to convert a cyclohexane molecule into a structure with a cyclopentane ring, carbonyl group, and ester group?⍭ Generate me a similar question◊

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