Organic Chemistry, Loose-leaf Version
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Author: William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. Foote
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.27P
Following is the structural formula of the tranquilizer meparfynol (Oblivon).
Propose a synthesis for this compound starting with acetylene and a ketone. (Notice the -yn- and -ol in the chemical name of this compound, indicating that it contains
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