Question

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Answer 1

Mechanism -

( Refer to the attachment. )

5-C closed Chain tautomerises to 6-C. Then, OH- attacks on electron deficient C.

Hence,

The product is 1,2-dimethyl cyclohexanol

Therefore,

Option C is correct.

More about Alcohol -

Physical state :-

• At room temperature, lower alcohols are colourless liquids with distinct smell and burning taste.
• The higher member are colourless, odourless, waxy solid.

Boiling point :-

• The boiling point of alcohol and phenols increase with increase in number of C-atoms.

Reason -

Due to increase in van der waals' force.

Solubility :-

• The solubility of alcohols and phenols in water is due to their ability to form H-bonds with water molecules

Answer 2

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