Using Retrosynthetic Synthesis, Determine Which Compound(s) Could Lead to the Alkane

question 27

Multiple Choice

Using retrosynthetic synthesis, determine which compound(s) could lead to the alkane shown below in a single step.

• A) II or III
• B) I or IV
• C) I
• D) III
• E) IV

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