Which compound is a major product of the reaction sequence shown below? (1) benzene COOH OCH3 OCH3 .COOH (A) (B) (2) H* H,0, A "COOH 'COOH СООН (C) (D) "COOH Compound A Compound C Compound B O Compound D

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### Reaction Sequence Analysis

**Question**: Which compound is a major product of the reaction sequence shown below?

**Reaction Details**: 

- Reactant: A compound featuring a ketone with two methoxy groups (OCH₃) on the benzene ring.
- Conditions:
  1. (1) Benzene solvent
  2. (2) Aqueous acidic conditions (H⁺, H₂O) with heat (Δ)

**Options for Major Product**:

- **Compound A**: Represents a cyclohexane ring with two carboxylic acid groups (COOH) directly attached on opposite sides of the ring.
- **Compound B**: Depicts a bicyclic structure with a carboxylic acid group (COOH) attached to the smaller cyclic component.
- **Compound C**: Illustrates a cyclohexane ring with two carboxylic acid groups (COOH) in a linear arrangement.
- **Compound D**: Shows a bicyclic structure with an anhydride functional group.

**Answer Choices**:
- ☐ Compound A
- ☐ Compound C
- ☐ Compound B
- ☐ Compound D

**Instructions**: Consider the provided reaction sequence and identify which compound is the major product based on standard chemical reaction pathways involving the given reactant and conditions.
Transcribed Image Text:### Reaction Sequence Analysis **Question**: Which compound is a major product of the reaction sequence shown below? **Reaction Details**: - Reactant: A compound featuring a ketone with two methoxy groups (OCH₃) on the benzene ring. - Conditions: 1. (1) Benzene solvent 2. (2) Aqueous acidic conditions (H⁺, H₂O) with heat (Δ) **Options for Major Product**: - **Compound A**: Represents a cyclohexane ring with two carboxylic acid groups (COOH) directly attached on opposite sides of the ring. - **Compound B**: Depicts a bicyclic structure with a carboxylic acid group (COOH) attached to the smaller cyclic component. - **Compound C**: Illustrates a cyclohexane ring with two carboxylic acid groups (COOH) in a linear arrangement. - **Compound D**: Shows a bicyclic structure with an anhydride functional group. **Answer Choices**: - ☐ Compound A - ☐ Compound C - ☐ Compound B - ☐ Compound D **Instructions**: Consider the provided reaction sequence and identify which compound is the major product based on standard chemical reaction pathways involving the given reactant and conditions.
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