(8) 1.3) 2,5-Hexanedione reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide to afford 3-hydroxy-3- methylcyclopentanone. Propose a mechanism to account for this observation. (5)

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(8)
1.3)
2,5-Hexanedione reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide to afford 3-hydroxy-3-
methylcyclopentanone. Propose a mechanism to account for this observation.
(5)
Transcribed Image Text:(8) 1.3) 2,5-Hexanedione reacts with aqueous sodium hydroxide to afford 3-hydroxy-3- methylcyclopentanone. Propose a mechanism to account for this observation. (5)
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