Consider the two proposed modes for fragmentation of a ketone: + CH2CH3 + CH3 (a) Identify which fragmentation is less likely to occur, and (b) explain why it less likely to form in the space below. (You may find that drawing resonance structures will help you evaluate this question.)

Consider the two proposed modes for fragmentation of a ketone: + CH2CH3 + CH3 (a) Identify which fragmentation is less likely to occur, and (b) explain why it less likely to form in the space below. (You may find that drawing resonance structures will help you evaluate this question.)

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