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Trying to figure out how they make 3-methylcyanocyclopentane from just cyclopentane as the starting molecule.

Use KOC(CH3)3 to convert a 1-bromocyclopent(ANE) to a cyclobut(ENE) by an E2 reaction.

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The chemical formula (not equation) of cyclopentane is C5H10.

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Q: What is the synthesis of cyclopentene from cyclopentane?
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