In the given reaction the number of sp 2 hybridised carbon (s) in compound ' X ' is _______.

In the given reaction 

    

the number of sp2 hybridised carbon (s) in compound 'X' is _______.

Solution

In the first step oxidation of cyclohexanol to cyclohexanone by acidified potassium dichromate takes place.

In the second step cyclohexanone reacts with grignard reagent followed by hydrolysis to form a tertiary alcohol.

In last step dehydration of tertiary alcohol leads to the formation of  

In the above molecule the number of sp2 hybridized carbons are 8.

 

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