3. Oxalate clings onto Ca²+ ions and thus forms the principle component of kidney stones. In fungi, a retro-Claisen reaction results in acetic acid and oxalic acid. Which compound is the starting material for the reaction shown below? Support your answer with an arrow pushing mechanism. НО. A OH HO. B H₂O CH3 HO. olan mo lan OH H3C OH oxalic acid HO. C SCOA HO. D SCOA

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3. Oxalate clings onto Ca²+ ions and thus forms the principle component of kidney stones. In fungi, a
retro-Claisen reaction results in acetic acid and oxalic acid. Which compound is the starting material
for the reaction shown below? Support your answer with an arrow pushing mechanism.
НО.
A
OH
HO
B
H₂O
CH3
mala nola
НО.
OH H3C
OH
НО.
oxalic acid
C
SCOA
HO.
D
SCOA
Transcribed Image Text:3. Oxalate clings onto Ca²+ ions and thus forms the principle component of kidney stones. In fungi, a retro-Claisen reaction results in acetic acid and oxalic acid. Which compound is the starting material for the reaction shown below? Support your answer with an arrow pushing mechanism. НО. A OH HO B H₂O CH3 mala nola НО. OH H3C OH НО. oxalic acid C SCOA HO. D SCOA
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