3 This molecule plays a pivotal role in the synthesis of Punctatin A, a potent anti-inflammatory compound that swiftly forms via an intramolecular photochemical process in tert-butanol. hv -OH fon OH a) Propose a reaction mechanism and explore alternative potential products. b) Discuss the anticipated variations in products if the reaction were conducted in isopropanol. Illustrate the radicals and potential products. c) Predict how the rate of the intramolecular reaction would change if the molecule were altered as depicted below. Provide a brief explanation for your prediction.

3 This molecule plays a pivotal role in the synthesis of Punctatin A, a potent anti-inflammatory compound that swiftly forms via an intramolecular photochemical process in tert-butanol. hv -OH fon OH a) Propose a reaction mechanism and explore alternative potential products. b) Discuss the anticipated variations in products if the reaction were conducted in isopropanol. Illustrate the radicals and potential products. c) Predict how the rate of the intramolecular reaction would change if the molecule were altered as depicted below. Provide a brief explanation for your prediction.

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