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ChemistryCarbonyl compoundsMiscellaneous/MixedHard2 minPYQ_2023

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Compound $(X)$ undergoes following sequence of reactions to give the Lactone $(Y)$ .

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The cross aldol reaction takes place between isobutyraldehyde and formaldehyde to get hydroxypivaldehyde. On reaction with hydrogen cyanide followed by hydrolysis produces the lactone product.

Stream:JEESubject:ChemistryTopic:Carbonyl compoundsSubtopic:Miscellaneous/Mixed

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