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(a) Perform a retrosynthetic analysis of the target molecule shown below (in racemic form), explaining your choice of bond disconnections. Indicate the formal charges on the synthons, and reagents/intermediates which correspond to those synthons. Propose a synthetic route from starting materials containing at maximum of 6 carbon atoms. You need not draw detailed reaction mechanisms or discuss relative stereochemistry, just indicate what type of reaction is involved at each stage, and discuss any regioselectivity. (10 p) Me Me das Me