The first reaction shown in the passage described the synthesis of a carboxylic acid (2,2-dimethyl-4-phenylbutanoic acid) in which the a carbon is quaternary. What is the maximum degree of substitution at the α carbon of a carboxylic acid prepared by the malonic ester synthesis?
A. Primary
B. Secondary
C. Tertiary
D. Quaternary
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