Question

For the alkene shown below: ... a Describe the overall process needed to prepare this alkene through a Wittig reaction o First, provide the structures of the products needed Second, describe what reactions would be performed on each reactant giving the reagents needed for these steps o Finally, on the basis of your description, explain why you chose the specific reactants used in this process This same alkene could be prepared through an E2 reaction using an alcohol. Draw the structure of the alcohol needed that would most efficiently prepare this alkene and give the reagent needed for this E2 reaction Based on your answers to parts a and b, explain why using the Wittig reaction would be preferred over the E2 reaction. b с