Intramolecular Dehydration to Form a Cyclic Monoester Is Most Likely

question 88

Multiple Choice

Intramolecular dehydration to form a cyclic monoester is most likely to occur when which of the following is heated with acid?

• A)CH₃CH₂CH₂CHOHCO₂H
• B)CH₃CH₂CHOHCH₂CO₂H
• C)CH₃CH₂CH₂CH₂CO₂H
• D)CH₃CHOHCH₂CH₂CO₂H
• E)HO₂CCH₂CH₂CO₂H

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