MCAT Organic Chemistry Question 133: Answer and Explanation
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Question: 133
13. The molecule shown is:
I. synthesizable from a γ-hydroxycarboxylic acid.
II. a lactone.
III. a form of an ester.
- A. I only
- B. I and II only
- C. II and III only
- D. I, II, and III
Correct Answer: D
Explanation:
The molecule shown, γ-nonalactone, is a cyclic ester, also called a lactone. This molecule could arise from intramolecular attack in a γ-hydroxycarboxylic acid.