Q92 / 200 · NEET 2022 (Phase 1) · Chemistry

Compound X on reaction with O3 followed by Zn/H2O gives formaldehyde and 2-methyl propanal as products. The compound X is:

  • A
    2-Methylbut-1-ene
  • B
    2-Methylbut-2-ene
  • C
    Pent-2-ene
  • Correct answer
    D
    3-Methylbut-1-ene

Solution

Reductive Ozonolysis of alkenes gives aldehydes and ketones.

3-Methylbut-1-ene on ozonolysis gives2-methyl propanal and methanal on reductive ozonolysis.

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

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