Chapter 23: Q66. (page 924)
Question: Synthesize (Z)-hept-5-en-2-one from ethyl acetoacetate (CH3COCH2CO2Et ) and the given starting material. You may also use any other organic compounds or required inorganic reagents.

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Chapter 23: Q66. (page 924)
Question: Synthesize (Z)-hept-5-en-2-one from ethyl acetoacetate (CH3COCH2CO2Et ) and the given starting material. You may also use any other organic compounds or required inorganic reagents.

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