3-Methylbutanoic acid, produced by bacteria from leucine, is a component of wine flavor and is responsible for foot odor. Which alkylating agent(s) should be used for the malonic ester synthesis of 3-methylbutanoic acid

The human activities in two locations are described below: location a: rampant use of plastic containers location b: excessive use of pesticides and fertilizers which statement is most likely true? location a will have poor air quality because plastic is biodegradable. location a will experience water scarcity because plastic absorbs moisture. the population of honeybees will increase in location b because production of crops will increase. the population of fish in location b will decrease because the water is contaminated.