Identify the major products A and B respectively in the following set of reactions.
(A)(see structures)AB✓ Correct
(B)(see structures)AB
(C)(see structures)AB
(D)(see structures)AB
Answer: (A)
Solution
The substrate is 1-methylcyclohexan-1-ol. Conc. H2SO4/Δ causes E1 dehydration to 1-methylcyclohexene (product A). CH3COCl/pyridine acetylates the –OH to the acetate ester (product B). Option (1).
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