(b) When 5 and 6 are treated with LIOH and the pH is further adjusted close...

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(b) When 5 and 6 are treated with LIOH and the pH is further adjusted close to neutral (pH 6-8), products 9 and 10 (in addition to CO2) are predominantly formed. Propose a reasonable mechanism for this reaction. OH он он pH 7 LIOH но + CO2 H20 OH O OH OH OH O 6. 9 10 (b) When 5 and 6 are treated with LIOH and the pH is further adjusted close to neutral (pH 6-8), products 9 and 10 (in addition to CO2) are predominantly formed. Propose a reasonable mechanism for this reaction. OH он он pH 7 LIOH но + CO2 H20 OH O OH OH OH O 6. 9 10