https://joechem.io/videos/143 for video on jOeCHEM and attached worksheet + solution (below video on jOeCHEM aka the link)

In this video, we tackle three synthesis problems where we'll focus on retrosynthesis. This video is meant to be an exercise in looking at a synthetic target, recognizing it was produced by either a Claisen/Diekmann Condensation, and reverse engineering what enolate and substrate reacted together.

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Claisen Condensation video: https://joechem.io/videos/140
Diekmann Condensation video: https://joechem.io/videos/142

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