In the presence of a trace of acid, acid forms a cyclic ester (lactone). HO-CH 2 CH

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In the presence of a trace of acid, acid forms a cyclic ester (lactone).

HO-CH2CH2CH2CH2-COOH

δ-hydroxyvaleric acid


(a) Give the structure of the lactone, called δ-valerolactone.

(b) Propose a mechanism for the formation of δ-valerolactone.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0321768414

8th edition

Authors: L. G. Wade Jr.

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