Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Carboxylic acids and derivatives

Carboxylic acids and derivatives — practice question

Cyclic esters are referred to as lactones. Delta lactone is used both as a solvent and in producing polyesters. From which compound could delta lactone be formed in a single reaction?

  • A$\text{HOCH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CHO}$
  • B$\text{HOCH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$
  • C$\text{HOCH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{OH}$
  • D$\text{HOCH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CO}_2\text{H}$

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