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Enolate Alkylation and Acylation

24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon / Enolate Alkylation and Acylation / Problem 3

Provide a method to produce the following compound, starting from a molecule containing four carbons.

A

Reaction scheme showing enolate alkylation using LDA and THF to form a new carbon chain.

B

Reaction scheme illustrating enolate acylation with LDA and THF, producing a hydroxyl group.

C

Reaction scheme depicting enolate alkylation with LDA and THF, leading to a brominated product.

D

Reaction scheme showing enolate alkylation with LDA and THF, resulting in a brominated compound.

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