How Is 3-Cyclopentene-Carboxylic Acid Converted to 4-Hydroxymethyl-Cyclopentene

question 44

Multiple Choice

How is 3-cyclopentene-carboxylic acid converted to 4-hydroxymethyl-cyclopentene?

• A) by heating to a high temperature to undergo decarboxylation
• B) by treating with sodium bicarbonate
• C) by reducing with LiAlH₄ followed by hydrolysis
• D) by acid-catalyzed reaction with ethanol

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