(a)
To explain: The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane using a Wittig reaction.
Interpretation: The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane using a Wittig reaction is to be shown.
Concept introduction: The reaction of an
(b)
To determine: The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane without using a Wittig reaction and an explanation corresponding to Wittig reaction being a much better synthesis.
Interpretation: The transformation of cyclohexanone to methylenecyclohexane without using a Wittig reaction and an explanation corresponding to Wittig reaction being a much better synthesis is to be stated.
Concept introduction: The reaction of an aldehyde or ketone and phosphorous ylide to form an alkene is known as Wittig reaction. The Wittig reaction is useful for placing double bonds in less stable positions.

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- Indicate the products obtained by mixing acetophenone with iodine and NaOH.arrow_forwardIndicate the products obtained by mixing 2-Propanone and ethyllithium and performing a subsequent acid hydrolysis.arrow_forwardIndicate the products obtained if (E)-2-butenal and 3-oxo-butanenitrile are mixed with sodium ethoxide in ethanol.arrow_forward
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