Synthesis. 1. (6 points) How would you prepare each of the following compounds using either an acetoacetic ester or a malonic ester synthesis? Show all intermediates and all reagents. A. 2-ethylpentanoic acid (3 points) B. cyclohexyl methyl ketone (3 points)
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