(a) Tsomane and Nyiko were given a task of synthesising methylenecyclohexane 2. After a brief discussion with each other, Tsomane proposed Method A to synthesise 2 from cyclohexanone 1 while Nyiko proposed Method B that started from hydroxymethylcyclohexane 3. Each student believed that their proposed method is better than the other. (Scheme below) (1) Ph Ph 836 Ph THF A 1 B H₂SO4 100 °C 3 OH Which of the two methods (A or B) is more likely give high yield of methylenecyclohexane 2? Briefly explain.

(a) Tsomane and Nyiko were given a task of synthesising methylenecyclohexane 2. After a brief discussion with each other, Tsomane proposed Method A to synthesise 2 from cyclohexanone 1 while Nyiko proposed Method B that started from hydroxymethylcyclohexane 3. Each student believed that their proposed method is better than the other. (Scheme below) (1) Ph Ph 836 Ph THF A 1 B H₂SO4 100 °C 3 OH Which of the two methods (A or B) is more likely give high yield of methylenecyclohexane 2? Briefly explain.

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