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Describe the following:
(i) Acetylation
(ii) Cannizzaro reaction
(iii) Cross aldol condensation
(iv) Decarboxylation
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Complete each synthesis by giving missing starting material, reagent or products
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Give plausible explanation for each of the following:
(i) Cyclohexanone forms cyanohydrin in good yield but 2,2,6-trimethylcyclo-
hexanone does not (ii) There are two –NH2 groups in semicarbazide