Question: Write the structure of the hydroxy acid corresponding to each of the following lactones. The structure of each lactone is given in Figure 19.7. (a)

Write the structure of the hydroxy acid corresponding to each of the following lactones. The structure of each lactone is given in Figure 19.7.
(a) Mevalonolactone
(b) Pentadecanolide
(c) Vernolepin

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