1. 2LDA/CH$_3$I OEt 2. NH$_4$Cl 3. NaOEt/CH$_3$I 1. H$_3$O$^+$ OEt 2. Heat
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One equivalent of LDA is consumed for each acid (α–H) you need to remove. - You need two equivalents in either of these common situations: 1. The substrate has two enolizable protons (or you need to form a dianion) so two deprotonations are required for the Show more…
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