Consider the three constitutional isomers of dioxane (C₄H₈O₂):

One of these constitutional isomers is stable under basic conditions as well as mildly acidic conditions and is therefore used as a common solvent. Another isomer is only stable under basic conditions but undergoes hydrolysis under mildly acidic conditions. The remaining isomer is extremely unstable and potentially explosive. Identify each isomer, and explain the properties of each compound.

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1,3-dioxane 1,2-dioxane 1,4-dioxane