Но но, ОН 4-hydroxybutanoic acid y-butyrolactone GHB

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Although γ-butyrolactone is a biologically inactive compound, it is converted in the body to 4-hydroxybutanoic acid (GHB), an addictive and intoxicating recreational drug. Draw a stepwise mechanism for this conversion in the presence of acid.

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но,
ОН
4-hydroxybutanoic acid
y-butyrolactone
GHB
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