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JEE Main Chemistry question

ChemistryAldehydes, Ketones and Carboxylic AcidsJEE Main

The product obtained in the reaction R–CH(OH)–CH₂–COOH --Heat--> ? is

Answer: (A)

Solution

A β-hydroxy acid (hydroxyl and carboxyl three atoms apart) cyclizes

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Question ID VK-149449