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Q. A carbonyl compound $P$, which gives positive iodoform test, undergoes reaction with $MeMgBr$ followed by dehydration to give an olefin $Q$. Ozonolysis of $Q$ leads to a dicarbonyl compound $R$, which undergoes intramolecular aldol reaction to give predominantly $S$.
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The structure of the carbonyl compound $P$, is

Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

Correct answer is (b)

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