45E
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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.
1Step 1: Preparation of compound (a)
The compound (a) is prepared using acetoacetic ester as follows,
2Step 2: Preparation of compound (b)
The compound (b) is prepared using acetoacetic ester as follows,
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