Indicate whether each of the following compounds could be prepared by a malonic ester synthesis. If so,

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Indicate whether each of the following compounds could be prepared by a malonic ester synthesis. If so, outline a preparation from diethyl malonate and any other reagents. If not, explain why.

(a) 3-phenylpropanoic acid 

(b) 2-ethylbutanoic acid 

(c) 3,3-dimethylbutanoic acid

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

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Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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