Q. $OHC\left( CH_{2} \right)_{3}COCH_{3}\underset{\mathrm{\Delta}}{\overset{{OH}^{-}}{\rightarrow}}$? Major product is

A) [image:12_image485.emf]
B) [image:12_image486.emf]
C) [image:12_image487.emf]
D) [image:12_image488.emf]
Explanation

(a)
In the presence of base catalyst, intramolecular aldol condensation and ring closure takes place
[image:12_image680.emf]

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