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

question 74

Multiple Choice

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

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

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