In the given reaction COOH − (CH 2 ) 5 − COOH → Δ (X) , 'X' will be

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In the given reaction

COOH - {{(CH}_{2})}_{5} - COOH \overset{Δ}{\to} (X)

, 'X' will be

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Options:

A Monobasic acid
B Acid anhydride
C Cyclic ketone
D Open chain ketone

Solution:

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The correct answer is: Cyclic ketone

1,7-Dibasic acid on heating converts into a cyclic ketone (cyclohexanone) as follows

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