Q. An alkene on ozonolysis gives methanal as one of the product. Its structure is :
A) [image:2020_Q159_opt_a.png]
B) [image:2020_Q159_opt_b.png]
C) [image:2020_Q159_opt_c.png]
D) [image:2020_Q159_opt_d.png]
Explanation
[Solution] Methanal forms only from a terminal $=CH_2$ group; option (b) ($-CH_2-CH=CH_2$) has one. Answer (2).
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