A lactone is a cyclic ester. propose a structure of the lactonederived from:
a- 4-hydroxybutanoic acid
b- 5-hydroxy-3,5-dimethylhexanoic acid
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Intramolecular reaction between an alcohol and a carboxylic acid to from a lactone (cyclic ester)