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Download Solution PDFMuscone is a
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Option 3 : polyketide
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Download Solution PDFConcept:
Polyketides:
- Polyketides are a class of natural products derived from a precursor molecule, consisting of a chain of alternative ketone and methylene groups.
- Polyketides contain large groups of secondary metabolites that either contain a chain of alternative ketone and methylene groups or are derived from precursors which contain such alternating groups.
Explanation:
- Muscone is a natural product of the group polyketide.
- Muscone is an organic compound (natural product) that is a primary contributor to the odor of musk.
Conclusion:
Hence, Muscone is a polyketide.
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