2,3-Dimethylfumaric acid has a molecular formula C6H8O4. It undergoes oxidative cleavage to form two identical compound N. Compound N is then reacted with ethylmagnesium bromide to form compound O. Compound O is then hydrolysed in acidic condition to form compound P. Draw the structure of compound N, O and P. PLEASE PROVIDE CLEAR HANDWRITING, and explantion

2,3-Dimethylfumaric acid has a molecular formula C6H8O4. It undergoes oxidative cleavage to form two identical compound N. Compound N is then reacted with ethylmagnesium bromide to form compound O. Compound O is then hydrolysed in acidic condition to form compound P. Draw the structure of compound N, O and P. PLEASE PROVIDE CLEAR HANDWRITING, and explantion

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Chapter15: Carboxylic Acids And Esters

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