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Transcribed Image Text:What is most likely the initial retrosynthetic step from the target molecule in the given transformation (ie, the last step of the
synthesis)?
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Br
O Elimination of the dibromide to give an alkyne.
Addition of Br₂ to a cis alkene.
O Free radical bromination with Br₂
O Addition of Br₂ to a trans alkene.
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