(1) 2 (CHP Hg, Pt Br A (C4SH40P2) B (C3yHy2) C (C3)H70) (2) 2 RLI

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The structure of the sex pheromone (attractant) of the female tsetse fly has been confirmed by the following synthesis. Compound C appears to be identical to the natural pheromone in all respects (including the response of the male tsetse fly). Provide structures for A,B, and C. 

Draw the mechanism!

(1) 2 (CHs),P
H2, Pt
→C (C3H76)
Br-
Br
A (C4SH4P2)
B (C3yH72)
(2) 2 RLI
Transcribed Image Text:(1) 2 (CHs),P H2, Pt →C (C3H76) Br- Br A (C4SH4P2) B (C3yH72) (2) 2 RLI
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