Which Reagent Would You Use to Accomplish the Following Transformation

question 11

Multiple Choice

Which reagent would you use to accomplish the following transformation?

• A) LiAlH₄
• B) CH₃Br, then H₃O⁺
• C) 1 equiv. CH₃Li, then H₃O⁺
• D) 2 equiv. CH₃Li, then H₃O⁺
• E) CH₃OH and trace H₂SO₄

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Definitions:

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