which-of-the-following-correctly-describes-the-four-step-process-of-n-phthalimid

Question

Which of the following correctly describes the four-step process of N-phthalimidomalonic ester synthesis?

Accepted Answer

SN2 reaction, enolization, alkylation, hydrolysis/decarboxylation

Answer

SN1 reaction, enolization, alkylation, hydrolysis/oxidation

Answer

SN2 reaction, enolization, acylation, hydrolysis/decarboxylation

Answer

SN1 reaction, oxidation, alkylation, hydrolysis/decarboxylation