Chapter 29: Q6. (page 1158)
The enolate derived from diethyl acetamidomalonate is treated with each of the following alkyl halides. After hydrolysis and decarboxylation, what amino acid is formed?
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(a)

(b)

(c)
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Chapter 29: Q6. (page 1158)
The enolate derived from diethyl acetamidomalonate is treated with each of the following alkyl halides. After hydrolysis and decarboxylation, what amino acid is formed?
(a)

(b)

(c)
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