[figure] What is the structure of C?
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Answer
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Solution
AlCl3: Friedel–Crafts acylation of benzene by succinic anhydride ⇒ A (keto acid)
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Zn–Hg/HCl: Clemmensen reduction, ketone C=O → CH2 (–COOH unaffected) ⇒ B
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Conc. H2SO4: intramolecular Friedel–Crafts acylation at the ortho position (6-membered ring closes) ⇒ C = α-tetralone
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Answer: (1)