Question

Which of the following reactants on reaction with conc. NaOH followed by acidification gives following lactone as the main product?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

Answer: (B), (C)

The correct options are
B
C

Here, (c) undergoes intermolecular Cannizzaro reaction (C.R.) followed by acidification to give lactone.
Similarly, (b) also undergoes C.R. followed by acidification to give lactone.