The acetoacetic ester synthesis is a method for preparing methyl ketones from alkyl halides. For each given ketone product, draw the structure of the alkyl chloride that would be used in its synthesis.

answer:

the answer is 6 valence electrons.

explanation:

valence is the # of electrons on the outer most shell of an atom.

oxygen has 6.

although, the valency of oxygen is 2, because it only needs to make 2 covalent bonds, or gain 2 electrons, to achieve the stable octet configuration of a noble gas.

that's it!

if you need further assistance, let me know: )

~ trueboss72

i believe the answer is true.

the answer is 0.42 is that is an option. this question provides no info