The two step synthesis 2‑hydroxy‑2,4‑dimethyl pentanoic acid of involves compounds as represented in the attached image.
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It therefore follows that the Starting compound A and intermediate compound B are as represented in the attached image.
Remarks: The reagents provided are, H3O, Potassium cyanide and Hydrogen cyanide.
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