What is the missing reagent in the reaction below? A)PhMgBr then H₂O B)Benzene,AlCl₃ C)Ph₂CuLi then H₂O D)PhLi then H₂O

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The reaction is a coupling reaction between a phenyl group and a thiol group, also known as a thiolation reaction. To achieve this, a phenyl intermediate must be formed first, which can be achieved through reaction with PhMgBr or PhLi. However, a copper catalyst (Ph₂CuLi) is also necessary to facilitate the thiolation step. Therefore, the best choice is C, Ph₂CuLi then H₂O.

What Is the Missing Reagent in the Reaction Below