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Question

Determine the best pair of phosphonium ylide (derived from an alkyl halide) and carbonyl compound for synthesizing the desired compound using the Wittig reaction.

Chemical structure of a phosphonium ylide for the Wittig reaction.

Accepted Answer

Reaction scheme with carbonyl compound and phosphonium ylide for synthesis.

Answer

Reaction scheme showing a phosphonium ylide and carbonyl compound for synthesis.

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Reaction scheme with phosphonium ylide and carbonyl compound for synthesis.

Answer

The compound cannot be synthesized via the Wittig reaction.