Levulinic acid: spot the wrong reaction class

Single question

One-step route to levulinic acid via a phosphorus ylide and a small ketoacid partner. The atoms balance and the product is right. Check the reaction class label.

Wittig reaction scope and products

Acid-catalyzed routes to levulinic acid from sugars

When a "Wittig" label cannot be the real mechanism

Find the flaw

Click the step that contains the flaw, or pick “No flaw” if you think every step is correct.

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