Chemistry - Carboxylic acid and their Derivatives Question with Solution | TestHub

Explanation Question:

Question is asking about product " A " by heating of given reactant.

Concept:

This question is based on heating effect on $\propto$ - Hydroxy acid.

Solution:

α-Hydroxy acid on heating gives lactide (cyclic diester). In this reaction 2 molecule of α-hydroxy acid and eliminate two water moles and forms cyclic diester.

Final answer : Option(B)