In the synthesis of the keto acid just given, the dicarboxylic acid decarboxylates in a specific way;

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In the synthesis of the keto acid just given, the dicarboxylic acid decarboxylates in a specific way; it gives

HO rather than HO


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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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