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 alkene (C) :
A) B = I and A = IV
B) B = II and A = VI
C) B = III and A = I
D) B = I and A = VI
E) B = III and A = II
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