Which, if any, of the following compounds can be prepared
Chapter 22, Problem 22(choose chapter or problem)
Which, if any, of the following compounds can be prepared by a malonic ester synthesis? Show the alkyl halide you would use in each case.
(a) Ethyl pentanoate
(b) Ethyl 3-methylbutanoate
(c) Ethyl 2-methylbutanoate
(d) Ethyl 2,2-dimethylpropanoate
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