Multiple Choice
Show that you understand the concept of retrosynthetic analysis by working backwards two steps in the synthesis below. Identify possible combinations of A and B that can lead to the alkyne (C) :
A) B = I and A = VI
B) B = VI and A = I
C) B = III and A = VII
D) B = IV and A = VII
E) B = VI and A = VIII
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