The Alkyl Halide That Should Be Used to Produce Octanoic

question 8

Multiple Choice

The alkyl halide that should be used to produce octanoic acid via the malonic ester synthesis is:

• A)1-bromooctane
• B)1-bromohexane
• C)1-bromopentane
• D)1-bromodecane
• E)1-bromoundecane

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