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Acetoacetic Ester Synthesis
24. Enolate Chemistry: Reactions at the Alpha-Carbon / Acetoacetic Ester Synthesis / Problem 1
Problem 1

The 1H NMR of a methyl ketone produced by acetoacetic ester synthesis is shown below. What alkyl bromide was used to produce this compound?
1H NMR spectrum of a methyl ketone from acetoacetic ester synthesis.