Which is the better retrosynthesis for the given target molecule? Explain, and provide a one-step synthesis of the target molecule.AA is the better starting material because B can form both E and Z alkenes.BA is the better starting material because it will produce only the desired target molecule.CB is the better starting material because only B has β protons in the trans position.DB is the better starting material because A can form both E and Z alkenes.EB is the better starting material because it will produce only the desired target molecule.FA is the better starting material because only A has β protons in the trans position. BrorBrTarget moleculeAB

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Which is the better retrosynthesis for the given target molecule? Explain, and provide a one-step synthesis of the target molecule.

A	A is the better starting material because B can form both E and Z alkenes.
B	A is the better starting material because it will produce only the desired target molecule.

C	B is the better starting material because only B has β protons in the trans position.

D	B is the better starting material because A can form both E and Z alkenes.

E	B is the better starting material because it will produce only the desired target molecule.

F	A is the better starting material because only A has β protons in the trans position.

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