Problem: The malonic ester synthesis is a method for preparing carboxylic acids from alkyl halides. For each of the following carboxylic acid products, draw the structure of the alkyl bromide that would be used in its synthesis.

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Malonic ester + alkyl halide → carboxylic acid + alkyl group in the beta C

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The malonic ester synthesis is a method for preparing carboxylic acids from alkyl halides. For each of the following carboxylic acid products, draw the structure of the alkyl bromide that would be used in its synthesis.

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