a) Cycohexanone reacts with 1,3-propanediol under acid catalysis to form the cyclic acetal. Write down the reaction mechanism and explain why the use of cyclic acetals as protecting groups is preferred over open- chain acetals. b) Eugenol (see below) is made from cloves. Give the structural formulas of the products

a) Cycohexanone reacts with 1,3-propanediol under acid catalysis to form the cyclic acetal. Write down the reaction mechanism and explain why the use of cyclic acetals as protecting groups is preferred over open- chain acetals. b) Eugenol (see below) is made from cloves. Give the structural formulas of the products

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Chapter7: Alkynes

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