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19. Aldehydes and Ketones:Nucleophilic Addition - Part 3 of 3

21. Aldehydes and Ketones: Nucleophilic Addition / Imine vs Enamine / Problem 7

What is the best pair of a phosphonium ylide (derived from an alkyl halide) and a carbonyl compound for synthesizing the given alkene?

A

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

B

Reaction scheme with a different phosphonium ylide and carbonyl compound for alkene synthesis.

C

Reaction scheme illustrating another carbonyl compound and phosphonium ylide for alkene synthesis.

D

The compound cannot be synthesized via the Wittig reaction.

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