(i) OEt OEt 1) NaOEt 2) H3O* workup W 1) NaOEt 2) Br V Compound W can be synthesised in an excellent yield via an intramolecular Claisen reaction of 1,6-diester V. Draw the structure of product W and provide detailed reactions mechanisms to account for its formation. (ii) Draw the product X which would form upon the alkylation reaction of W with the reagents shown.

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(i)
OEt
OEt
1) NaOEt
2) H3O* workup
W
1) NaOEt
2)
Br
V
Compound W can be synthesised in an excellent yield via an intramolecular Claisen reaction of
1,6-diester V. Draw the structure of product W and provide detailed reactions mechanisms to
account for its formation.
(ii) Draw the product X which would form upon the alkylation reaction of W with the reagents
shown.
Transcribed Image Text:(i) OEt OEt 1) NaOEt 2) H3O* workup W 1) NaOEt 2) Br V Compound W can be synthesised in an excellent yield via an intramolecular Claisen reaction of 1,6-diester V. Draw the structure of product W and provide detailed reactions mechanisms to account for its formation. (ii) Draw the product X which would form upon the alkylation reaction of W with the reagents shown.
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