When the following compound is dissolved in water containing a trace of acid, two products can be formed. What is the structure of the product that has the formula C7H1603?

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When the following compound is
dissolved in water containing a trace of
acid, two products can be formed.
What is the structure of the product
that has the formula C7H1603?
OH
Ű
O
HCl(tr)
H₂O
Transcribed Image Text:When the following compound is dissolved in water containing a trace of acid, two products can be formed. What is the structure of the product that has the formula C7H1603? OH Ű O HCl(tr) H₂O
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