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Oxidation of citronellol, a constituent of rose and geranium oils, with PCC in the presence of added
(a) Identify the structures of A and B
(b) Draw a mechanism for the conversion of citronellol to isopulegone.
(c) Draw a mechanism for the conversion of isopulegone to
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