Multiple choice

____________ protects amines from electrophiles.

  1. Carboxybenzyl

  2. Chloromethyl

  3. Di-tert-butyl dicarbonate

  4. Methylthiomethyl ether

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Explanation

Carboxybenzyl is an amine protecting group in organic synthesis. It is commonly used in peptide synthesis and is formed by reacting an amine with benzyl chloroformate and a weak base. It is used to protect amines from electrophiles.