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A.) Write a complete mechanism for the addition of diethyl malonate to ethanal in the presence of base to form a beta-hydroxy ester.

B.) Outline a sythensis that forms at least on C - C bond for each of the following compounds:
1.) CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CH=CHCO2H
2.) CH3CH2CH2CH=C(CN)(CO2CH2CH3)

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