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The document describes a multi-step organic synthesis experiment involving the reaction of ethyl acetoacetate to produce 4,4-diphenyl-3-buten-2-one. The first step is an acetal protection of ethyl acetoacetate with ethylene glycol. Next, a Grignard reaction is performed between the acetal ester and phenylmagnesium bromide to yield a tertiary alcohol. Finally, dehydration under acid catalysis provides the target ketone 4,4-diphenyl-3-buten-2-one. Characterization at each step utilizes 1H NMR spectroscopy. Th
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