Show how Wittig reactions might be used to synthesize the following compounds. Ineach case, start with an alkyl halide and a ketone or an aldehyde.(a) Ph¬CH“C(CH3 )2

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Show how Wittig reactions might be used to synthesize the following compounds. In
each case, start with an alkyl halide and a ketone or an aldehyde.
(a) Ph¬CH“C(CH3 )2

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