(a)
Interpretation:
Mechanism for production of the given lactone is to be proposed.
Concept introduction:
The given reaction is synthesis of lactones or cyclic ester by treating hydroxyacid with 2-pyridinethiol, followed by heating. This mechanism goes via formation of 2-pyridinethiol ester as a key intermediate. 2-pyridinethiol act as a nucleophile here while hydroxyacid act as an electrophile.
(b)
Interpretation:
The role of N atom or 2-pyridinethiol in the above mechanism and its effectiveness is to be explained.
Concept introduction:
If benzenethiol is used instead of 2-pyridinethiol, then the reaction is less effective due to the absence of N atom. This can be explained on the basis of stability of tetrahedral intermediate and on how good the leaving group is.
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