
NOTES
       
      A 
      elemental analysis gives C3H8O2, IR shows 
      -OH, 13C implies symmetry
      A to B = oxidation of primary alcohol to carboxylic 
      acid
      B to C = esterification, ethyl ester obtained - 
      nmr indicates symmetrical diethyl ester 
      D C5H8 IHD = 2, IR suggests C=C 
      and 13 C shows 4 sp2C so it looks like a diene.
      D to E = conjugate addition of bromine to give 
      the dibromide.
      E to F = reduction of alkene to alkane
      C + F to G = form enolate of active methylene and double 
      alkylation with dibromide F.
      G to 3-methylcyclopentanecarboxylic 
      acid = ester hydrolysis and decarboxylation (gas lost is CO2) 
      
      Mechanism : 1,4-conjugate addition of Br2 to a conjugated 
      diene.
KEY steps.... You should be able to work out A and D from the data provided about each of these compounds.