* Incorrect. The conjugate base of diethyl malonate can serve as a nucleophile to attack a wide range of electrophiles. Identify the product that is ormed when the conjugate base of diethyl malonate reacts with the following electrophile followed by acid workup when relevant: Modify the provided structures of diethyl malonate and the given electrophile to draw the product formed. Note: the eraser tool can be used to erase bonds, and atoms can be moved by selecting them with the selector tool and then dragging the selected atom(s) to a new position. If you make a mistake, you can use Ctrl-Z or the Undo tool. Eto OEt

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The conjugate base of diethyl malonate can serve as a nucleophile to attack a wide range of electrophiles. Identify the product that is
formed when the conjugate base of diethyl malonate reacts with the following electrophile followed by acid workup when relevant:
Modify the provided structures of diethyl malonate and the given electrophile to draw the product formed. Note: the eraser tool can
be used to erase bonds, and atoms can be moved by selecting them with the selector tool and then dragging the selected atom(s) to a
new position. If you make a mistake, you can use Ctrl-Z or the Undo tool.
Eto
OEt
Transcribed Image Text:* Incorrect. The conjugate base of diethyl malonate can serve as a nucleophile to attack a wide range of electrophiles. Identify the product that is formed when the conjugate base of diethyl malonate reacts with the following electrophile followed by acid workup when relevant: Modify the provided structures of diethyl malonate and the given electrophile to draw the product formed. Note: the eraser tool can be used to erase bonds, and atoms can be moved by selecting them with the selector tool and then dragging the selected atom(s) to a new position. If you make a mistake, you can use Ctrl-Z or the Undo tool. Eto OEt
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