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Chapter 22: 45E (page 752)

How would you prepare the following ketones using an acetoacetic ester synthesis?

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The given compounds are prepared by acetoacetic ester synthesis.

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Preparation of compound (a)

The compound (a) is prepared using acetoacetic ester as follows,

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Preparation of compound (b)

The compound (b) is prepared using acetoacetic ester as follows,

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