Question 1
Predict the major product of the following reaction.
Question 2
Predict the major product of the following reaction.
Answer to question 1
Answer to question 2
In the given compound, cyclic ester group is present. Esters on hydrolysis form two compounds that have hydroxyl and carboxylic group. However, the product obtained by the hydrolysis of cyclic esters contains both hydroxyl and carboxylic groups. The product obtained by the hydrolysis of given compound is shown below.
