Provide a Stepwise Synthesis for the Following Compound Starting with Cycloheptene

question 57

Essay

Provide a stepwise synthesis for the following compound starting with cycloheptene and using the Dieckmann cyclization.

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Definitions:

Tailings

Waste material remaining after metal extraction from ore, often stored in ponds or heaps near mines.

Exploring For Mineral Deposits

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Geologic Map

A map that shows the distribution, nature, and age relationships of rock formations and soil layers at the Earth's surface.

Chemical Analyses

The process of examining materials by various techniques to determine their chemical composition.