Compound A, C10H18O, undergoes reaction with dilute H2SO4

Chapter 8, Problem 8

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Compound A, \(\mathrm {C_{10}H_{18}O}\), undergoes reaction with dilute \(\mathrm {H_2SO_4}\) at \(\mathrm {50\ ^\circ C}\) to yield a mixture of two alkenes, \(\mathrm {C_{10}H_{16}}\). The major alkene product, B, gives only cyclopentanone after ozone treatment followed by reduction with zinc in acetic acid. Identify A and B, and write the reactions.

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C_{10}H_{18}O

H_2SO_4

50^oC

C_{10}H_{16}