Problem: A number of drugs are prepared by reactions in which carbon-carbon bond formation is the last step. Indicate what you believe would be a reasonable last step in the synthesis of the following:   

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A number of drugs are prepared by reactions in which carbon-carbon bond formation is the last step. Indicate what you believe would be a reasonable last step in the synthesis of the following: 

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