Which Sequence of Steps Below Describes the Best Synthesis of 5-Oxohexanoic

question 24

Multiple Choice

Which sequence of steps below describes the best synthesis of 5-oxohexanoic acid starting with 1-methylcyclopentan-1-ol?

• A) 1. Conc. KMnO₄ 2. Dry gaseous HBr
• 3) mg/ether
• 4) CO₂
• B) 1. H₂SO₄ and heat 2. Conc. KMnO₄
• C) 1. Conc. KMnO₄ 2. CH₃MgBr/ ether
• _3. H₃O⁺
• D) 1. H₂SO₄ and heat 2. O₃
• 3) (CH₃)₂S
• 4) PCC
• E) 1. H₂SO₄ and heat 2. Conc. KMnO₄
• 3) LiAlH₄
• 4) H₃O⁺

---

Definitions:

Encoding Failure

It refers to the phenomenon where information fails to be stored in long-term memory due to inadequate or failed encoding processes.

Kindergarten Teacher

An educator who specializes in teaching young children, typically aged 5-6, focusing on introducing basics of academic learning as well as social skills.

Recall Name

The mental process of remembering a person's name.

Proactive Interference

A phenomenon where older memories interfere with the recall of newer information.