The reaction of two equivalents of Mg with 1, 4-dibromobutane produces compound A. The reaction of A

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The reaction of two equivalents of Mg with 1, 4-dibromobutane produces compound A. The reaction of A with two equivalents of CH3CHO (acetaldehyde). followed by work-up with dilu aqueous acid, produces compound B. having the formula C8H18O2. What are the structures A and B?
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Organic Chemistry structure and function

ISBN: 978-1429204941

6th edition

Authors: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore

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