
(a)
Interpretation: The two different methods to carry out the given transformation; a one-step method using a Wittig reaction, and a two-step method using a Grignard reagent are to be stated and the preferred route is to be identified.
Concept introduction: The Wittig reaction is always preferred for the synthesis of
(b)
Interpretation: The two different methods to carry out the given transformation; a one-step method using a Wittig reaction, and a two-step method using a Grignard reagent are to be stated and the preferred route is to be identified.
Concept introduction: The Wittig reaction is always preferred for the synthesis of alkene rather than other elimination reactions. The mostly elimination methods generally gives mixture of constitutional isomers, through

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