Propose a mechanism for this transformation

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8. Propose a mechanism for this transformation
Treatment of 1,9-dihydroxy-5-nonanone with catalytic sulfuric acid (H*) results in the
formation of a new bicyclic ketal (a spiroketal). Propose a mechanism for this transformation.
H*
но
он
a spiroketal
Transcribed Image Text:Treatment of 1,9-dihydroxy-5-nonanone with catalytic sulfuric acid (H*) results in the formation of a new bicyclic ketal (a spiroketal). Propose a mechanism for this transformation. H* но он a spiroketal
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