1,4-Dicarbonyls cyclize in the presence of acid catalysis to form furans

Stage 1. Formation of the enol

Stage 2. Cyclization

Stage 2. Dehydration

1,4-Dicarbonyls cyclize in the presence of acid catalysis to form furans

Stage 1. Formation of the enol

Stage 2. Cyclization

Stage 2. Dehydration
