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$M e C H {(C H_{2} C O O H)}_{2} {(C H_{3} C O)}_{2} O - ------ \to Δ F$
F is a cyclic compound. How many atoms are present in the ring?

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2

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4

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6

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8

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Solution

The correct option is C 6

When 3-methylpentanedioic acid is heated with acetic anhydride, 4-methyldihydro-2H-pyran-2,6(3H)-dione (compound F) is obtained. Since the ring has 6 atoms, the answer is 6.

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