Q. In the following sequence of reactions, the alkene affords the compound ‘B’ $CH_{3}CH = CHCH_{3}\overset{\ \ \ O_{3}\ \ \ \ }{\rightarrow}A\overset{\ \ \ H_{2}O\ \ }{\rightarrow}B$ The compound B is
A) $CH_{3}CH_{2}CHO$
B) $CH_{3}COCH_{3}$
C) $CH_{3}CH_{2}COCH_{3}$
D) $CH_{3}CHO$
Explanation
The correct answer is Option D: $CH_{3}CHO$.
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Reviewed by Dr. Abubacker
Physics Educator & NEET/JEE Specialist
Ph.D. in Physics with 19+ years of teaching experience.