A malonic ester synthesis of a carboxylic acid proceeds by alkylation of the enolate of the malonic ester followed by ester hydrolysis and decarboxylation of the β-dicarboxylic acid. Which of the following carboxylic acids is difficult to prepare by this method?

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A malonic ester synthesis of a carboxylic acid proceeds by alkylation of the enolate of the malonic ester followed by ester hydrolysis and decarboxylation of the β-dicarboxylic acid. Which of the following carboxylic acids is difficult to prepare by this method?






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