Compound A has a formula of C7H1403. A forms yellow precipitate with NaOH/I2 but does not form silve mirror with Tollens' test. When A is subjected to acid catalyzed hydrolysis, B is formed which gives positive Tollen's test. Propose all possible structures for A

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Compound A has a formula of C7H1403. A forms yellow precipitate with NaOH/I2 but does not form silver
mirror with Tollens' test. When A is subjected to acid catalyzed hydrolysis, B is formed which gives
positive Tollen's test. Propose all possible structures for A
C1
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Transcribed Image Text:Compound A has a formula of C7H1403. A forms yellow precipitate with NaOH/I2 but does not form silver mirror with Tollens' test. When A is subjected to acid catalyzed hydrolysis, B is formed which gives positive Tollen's test. Propose all possible structures for A C1 6
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