b). Safrole is a naturally occurring acetal isolated from plants, belonging to the phenylpropanoid family of natural products. It was once widely used as a food additive in beverages. However, it is now banned due to its carcinogenic property. Determine the compounds formed when safrole is hydrolysed with aqueous acid. Safrole

b). Safrole is a naturally occurring acetal isolated from plants, belonging to the phenylpropanoid family of natural products. It was once widely used as a food additive in beverages. However, it is now banned due to its carcinogenic property. Determine the compounds formed when safrole is hydrolysed with aqueous acid. Safrole

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