Organic Chemistry
Propose a method for producing the following ketone from the given carboxylic acid using any additional reagents.
Determine the major product of the reaction below:
Provide a method to produce the following compound, starting from a molecule containing four carbons.
Provide a suitable synthesis to produce 3-ethylheptan-4-ol from heptan-4-one.
Suggest a method to accomplish the following conversion. Show any necessary reagents.