Multiple Choice
Using the acetoacetic ester synthesis,to produce 5-methyl-2-heptanone,the alkyl halide that should be used is:
A) 1-bromo-2-methylpentane
B) 1-bromo-2-methylnonane
C) 1-bromo-2-methylbutane
D) 1-bromo-2-methyldecane
E) 1-bromo-5-methylheptane
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