This alkali metal salt is then reacted with the halide of either compound II or compound III to prepare the compound of the Formula IV If it is desired to prepare a compound of the Formula IV-a, wherein X is 1. 10 CHO the compound of Formula 11 wherein E is a carbon to carbon bond and K is a bromo atom is reacted with a compound of the Formula III where J is a hydroxyl group in the form of its alk