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Malonic Ester (Diethyl Malonate)is Treated Successively with Sodium Ethoxide (1

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Malonic ester (diethyl malonate) is treated successively with sodium ethoxide (1 eq.) ,ethyl bromide,potassium tert-butoxide,isobutyl chloride,hot aqueous NaOH,HCl,and heat.What is the final product?


A) 4-Ethyl-2-methylpentanoic acid
B) 6-Methylheptanoic acid
C) 2-Ethyl-3-methylpentanoic acid
D) 2-Ethyl-4-methylpentanoic acid
E) Ethylisobutylmalonic acid

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