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In the following reaction which bonds are cleaved? `CH_(3)CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)underset("I")Ooverset(q)overset(darr)-Ooverset(p)overset(darr)-H+CH_(3)CH_(2)overset(s)overset(darr)underset("II")-Ooverset(r)overset(darr)-H`A. bond p of I and s of IIB. bond q of I and r of IIC. bond p of I and r of IID. bond q of I and s of II |
Answer» Correct Answer - B `CH_(3)CH_(2)-overset(O)overset(||)C-O-H+CH_(3)CH_(2)-overset(18)O-H` `" "CH_(3)CH_(2)overset(O)overset(||)C-overset(darr)overset(18)O-CH_(2)CH_(3)+H_(2)O` If oxygen of `CH_(3)CH_(2)OH` is labelled with `.^(18)O,` then it goes with ester formed, indicating cleavage of bond q in l and r in II. |
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