Q. Ozonolysis of an organic compound A produces acetone and propionaldehyde in equimolar mixture. Identify A from the following compounds.
A) 2-methyl-1-pentene
B) 1-pentene
C) 2-pentene
D) 2-methyl-2-pentene
Explanation
(d)
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To identify alkene (from ozonolysis products)place these products with O-atoms face to face. Replace O-atoms by = (double bond).
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