You are asked to synthesize each of the molecules below starting with benzene and any other reagents you need. using the reagents listed on the reagent table, write the corresponding letter designations from the reagent sheet of the reagents you would use (in conjunction with benzene) in the order you would use them to synthesize each (separate each with a comma if it takes more than one reagent to effect the synthesis.)

the correct answer is b. a strong acid completely dissociates to its ions when dissolved in water. completely dissociates to and ions. a is incorrect because does not fully ionize to and ions and some remain as the compound . c and d are incorrect because, and do not fall into the category of bronsted lowry acids. a bronsted lowry acid is a proton donor and since both molecules do not have a proton to donate they are not bronsted lowry acids. likewise,   if we use the lewis acid definition, they cannot be acids. a lewis acid is an electron pair acceptor. both and have a complete octet so can not accept any electrons which disqualifies them as acids.