Predict the Final Product for the Following Reaction Sequence

question 18

Multiple Choice

Predict the final product for the following reaction sequence.

• A) 2-methylheptanoic acid
• B) 3-methylhexanoic acid
• C) 3-methylpentanoic acid
• D) 2-methylpentanoic acid
• E) ethyl 2-methylheptanoate

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