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Claisen Rearrangement
16. Conjugated Systems / Claisen Rearrangement / Problem 3

Allyl groups can be attached to benzene via the initial alkylation of phenol in a Claisen rearrangement. Determine structures A and B in the reaction below. Note: Phenol alkylation is a Williamson ether synthesis.

Reaction scheme showing Claisen rearrangement with structures A and B labeled.

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