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1. Double Wittig

Predict the result of the following reactions:

2. Choose the reagents

Propose two combinations of ylide and carbonyl compound to prepare 2-methylpent-2-ene.

3. Advantage over elimination

What advantage does the Wittig reaction have over dehydration of an alcohol for preparing methylenecyclohexane?

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