Which of the Following Reagents Could Be Used to Effect

question 35

Multiple Choice

Which of the following reagents could be used to effect the organic transformation shown here?

• A) CH₃CH₂Li
• B) CH₃CH₂MgBr
• C) (CH₃)₂CuLi
• D) CH₃Li
• E) (CH₃CH₂)₂CuLi

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