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Question

How would you synthesize the following compound using organic molecules with no more than three carbons? Hint: A protecting group will be required for the synthesis.

Chemical structure of a compound with hydroxyl groups and carbon chains.

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Reaction scheme showing synthesis of a compound using silyl ether protecting groups.

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Reaction scheme illustrating another synthesis method with silyl ether protecting groups.

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Alternative reaction scheme for synthesizing a compound with silyl ether protecting groups.

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Another reaction scheme demonstrating synthesis using silyl ether protecting groups.