Chapter 29: Q6. (page 1158)
The enolate derived from diethyl acetamidomalonate is treated with each of the following alkyl halides. After hydrolysis and decarboxylation, what amino acid is formed?
Short Answer
(a)
(b)
(c)
Chapter 29: Q6. (page 1158)
The enolate derived from diethyl acetamidomalonate is treated with each of the following alkyl halides. After hydrolysis and decarboxylation, what amino acid is formed?
(a)
(b)
(c)
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