Q.14.
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Question: What cyclic product is formed when each 1,5-dicarbonyl compound is treated with aqueous ?
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a.
b.
1Step 1: Dehydration reaction
The removal of water from a compound yields alkene. This reaction is termed a dehydration reaction.
2Step 2: Formation of products
a. The reaction is shown below:
Product formation in a
b. The reaction is shown below:
Product formation in b
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