Since the products obtained from Claisen condensations are b-keto esters, subsequent hydrolysis and decarboxylation of these products

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Since the products obtained from Claisen condensations are b-keto esters, subsequent hydrolysis and decarboxylation of these products give a general method for the synthesis of ketones. Show how you would employ this technique in a synthesis of 4-heptanone.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-1118133576

11th edition

Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder

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