Exhibit 22-5 Consider the Reaction Sequence Below to Answer the Following Question(s)

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Essay

Exhibit 22-5
Consider the reaction sequence below to answer the following question(s):
-Refer to Exhibit 22-5.Conversion of B into C involves hydrolysis of the ester followed by decarboxylation.On the structures provided below,show the electron flow for the decarboxylation step.

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