Q59 / 180 · NEET 2020 (Phase 1) · Chemistry
An alkene on ozonolysis gives methanal as one of the product. Its structure is
- A

- Correct answerB

- C
- D
Solution
Ozone is a very reactive allotrope of oxygen. The reaction of ozone with alkenes and alkynes causes the oxidative cleaving of the alkene or alkyne. The carbon-carbon triple bonds are replaced with carbon-oxygen double bonds, giving the required carbonyl product as shown below.

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'B'.