Which of the following compounds cannot be prepared by an acetoacetic ester synthesis? Explain. (a) Phenyl acetone

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Which of the following compounds cannot be prepared by an acetoacetic ester synthesis? Explain.

(a) Phenyl acetone

(b) Acetophenone

(c) 3, 3-Dimethyl-2-butanone

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