Question

Retigeranic Acid II: The Endgame. This question deals with transformations that were employed in the last few steps of a total synthesis of Retigeranic Acid. (a) Provide reagents that will accomplish the transformation of molecule 6 to molecule 7. (b) Draw the mechanism of the transformation of molecule 7 to molecule 8 when treated with sodium hydroxide in water. (It is ok to abbreviate parts of the molecule not involved in the reaction to make drawing a little easier).

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