(c) The structures of lycopene, beta-carotene and retinol are shown below. Lycopene Beta-carotene H,C CH CH CH OH Retinol (vitamin A) CH3 Using appropriate reaction mechanisms: (i) Show how lycopene is converted into beta-carotene. (ii) Briefly explain how retinol is formed from beta-carotene.

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(c) The structures of lycopene, beta-carotene and retinol are shown below.
Lycopene
Beta-carotene
H3C CH;
CH3
CH3
OH
Retinol (vitamin A)
CH3
Using appropriate reaction mechanisms:
(i)
Show how lycopene is converted into beta-carotene.
(ii)
Briefly explain how retinol is formed from beta-carotene.
Transcribed Image Text:(c) The structures of lycopene, beta-carotene and retinol are shown below. Lycopene Beta-carotene H3C CH; CH3 CH3 OH Retinol (vitamin A) CH3 Using appropriate reaction mechanisms: (i) Show how lycopene is converted into beta-carotene. (ii) Briefly explain how retinol is formed from beta-carotene.
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