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Which of these drugs is prepared using the Heck reaction?

  • Aspirin

  • Ibuprofen

  • Naproxen

  • Acetaminophen

Answer

Naproxen, a nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID), is prepared using the Heck reaction, a palladium-catalyzed carbon-carbon bond-forming reaction. This reaction involves the coupling of an aryl or vinyl halide with an alkene or alkyne in the presence of a palladium catalyst and a base.
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