Q. Which of the following will not give cyclic products upon being heated or being treated by an acid?
A) [image:12_image136.emf]
B) [image:12_image137.emf]
C) [image:12_image138.emf]
D) [image:12_image139.emf]
Explanation
(c)
$\alpha$-hydroxy acids form lactides, $\gamma\ and\ \delta$-hydroxy acids form lactones, (cyclic compounds). While $\beta$-hydroxy acids form $\alpha,\beta$-unsaturated acid on heating
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