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(a)
Interpretation: A stepwise mechanism for the given reaction is to be drawn.
Concept introduction: Pinacol rearrangement is also termed as Pinacol-Pinacolone rearrangement. This rearrangement reaction is an acid catalyzed conversion of
(b)
Interpretation: The rearrangement product formed from
Concept introduction: Pinacol rearrangement is also termed as Pinacol-Pinacolone rearrangement. This rearrangement reaction is an acid catalyzed conversion of
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