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Chapter 22: Q18. (page 892)

Draw a stepwise mechanism for the following reaction.

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Formation of the final product

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Step-by-Step SolutionStep 1: The intramolecular esterification

The intramolecular esterification takes place from the and hydroxy carboxylic acids. It occurs in the presence of a strong acid and forms five or six-membered lactones.

During this reaction, the acid protonates the carbonyl group and causes the intramolecular ring closure resulting in the formation of lactones.

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The stepwise mechanism of the given reaction

  • The first step involves the protonation of the carboxylic acid group followed by the removal of a proton.

First step

  • The second step is the ring closure by the nucleophilic attack of the -OH group on the carbonyl carbon.

Second step

  • The next step is the protonation of the alcohol group.

Third step

  • Finally, a proton is removed by the group:

Formation of the final product

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