Question: b. Compound N is prepared from compounds L and M as shown below: 1) NaOEt (excess), EtOH il) H30* + C.HgO2 Cg H100 L N

b. Compound N is prepared from compounds L and M as shown below: 1) NaOEt (excess), EtOH il) H30* + C.HgO2 Cg H100 L N C6H1003 o minor M major [4 marks] (1) Draw the structure of compounds L and M. Continued Page 2 of 4 Draw and discuss in detail the reaction mechanism for the formation of compound N from starting materials L and M. What is the name of this type of reaction? [10 marks] (ii) Compound O is also formed in the above reaction as a minor product. Draw the structure of compound 0. How would you minimize the formation of this product? A marks]
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