[Solved] Provide the appropriate Wittig product(s) formed from the following starting materials [assume the addition of aqueous sodium hydroxide in order

Provide the appropriate Wittig product(s) formed from the following starting materials [assume the addition of aqueous sodium hydroxide in order to create the reactive ylide intermediate]. Clearly indicate any chiral centers and E/Z isomerism:.

a) o-methylbenzaldehyde, triphenylphosphine, and (R)-1-bromo-2,3-dimethylbutane
b) (S)-1-chloro-3-ethylhexane, triphenylphosphine, and cyclopentanone

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