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Under acid catalysis, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol reacts to
Chapter 3, Problem 54SP(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Under acid catalysis, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol reacts to give surprisingly good yields of dihydropyran. Propose a mecha-
nism to explain this useful synthesis.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
CH_{2}OH
H^+
Questions & Answers
QUESTION:
Under acid catalysis, tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol reacts to give surprisingly good yields of dihydropyran. Propose a mecha-
nism to explain this useful synthesis.
Equation Transcription:
Text Transcription:
CH_{2}OH
H^+
ANSWER:
Solution 54SP
Tetrahydrofurfuryl alcohol reacts with acid to form a good yield of dihydropyran.
The reaction as follows: