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When cyclodecane-1,6-dione is treated with sodium
Chapter 16, Problem 31P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 31P
When cyclodecane-1,6-dione is treated with sodium carbonate, the product gives a UV spectrum similar to that of 1-acetyl-2-methylcyclopentene. Propose a structure for the product, and give a mechanism for its formation.
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QUESTION:
Problem 31P
When cyclodecane-1,6-dione is treated with sodium carbonate, the product gives a UV spectrum similar to that of 1-acetyl-2-methylcyclopentene. Propose a structure for the product, and give a mechanism for its formation.
ANSWER:
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