EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Chapter 18, Problem 12PP
PRACTICE PROBLEM 18.12
Outline all steps in a malonic ester synthesis of each of the following:
(a) pentanoic acid,
(b) 2-methylpentanoic acid, and
(c) 4-methylpentanoic acid.
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