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Q. Which one of the following product is formed when adipic acid is heated?

AIPMTAIPMT 1995Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids

Solution:

When adipic acid is heated, cyclopentanone is obtained.
It contains one carbon atom less than adipic acid which indicates decarboxylation. Also, a molecule of water is lost which results in cyclization.
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