Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives 2 Question 1

1. The major product of the following reaction is

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(a)

(c)

(b)

(d)

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 1. (d)

Solution:

  1. Given reaction involves acidic hydrolysis of esters followed by the intramolecular cyclisation. The chemical equation is as follows: