Which alkylating agent(s) should be used for the acetoacetic ester synthesis of methyl isobutyl ketone, a common solvent? (A and D are INCORRECT!, I checked) a Ethyl bromide and methyl bromide (NO!) b 2-Bromopropane c Isobutyl bromide d Methyl bromide, methyl bromide, methyl bromide (NO!) e Methyl bromide, malonyl bromide

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Which alkylating agent(s) should be used for the acetoacetic ester synthesis of methyl isobutyl ketone, a common solvent? (A and D are INCORRECT!, I checked)

a Ethyl bromide and methyl bromide (NO!)

b 2-Bromopropane

c Isobutyl bromide
d Methyl bromide, methyl bromide, methyl bromide (NO!)
e Methyl bromide, malonyl bromide
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Which alkylating agent(s) should be used for the acetoacetic ester synthesis of methyl isobutyl ketone, a common solvent?
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a Ethyl bromide and methyl bromide
Your answer
b
2-Bromopropane
с
Isobutyl bromide
d
Methyl bromide, methyl bromide, methyl bromide
e
Methyl bromide, malonyl bromide
Hint
Try performing a retrosynthesis of the target compound. Which bond is formed in the acetoacetic ester synthesis?
X
Transcribed Image Text:Q26.41 Homework Answered Which alkylating agent(s) should be used for the acetoacetic ester synthesis of methyl isobutyl ketone, a common solvent? Select an answer and submit. For keyboard navigation, use the up/down arrow keys to select an answer. X a Ethyl bromide and methyl bromide Your answer b 2-Bromopropane с Isobutyl bromide d Methyl bromide, methyl bromide, methyl bromide e Methyl bromide, malonyl bromide Hint Try performing a retrosynthesis of the target compound. Which bond is formed in the acetoacetic ester synthesis? X
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