Question

Ozonolysis of an organic compound 'A' produces acetone and propionaldhyde in equimolar mixture. Identify 'A' from the following compounds:
(a) 1 – Pentene
(b) 2 – Pentene
(c) 2 – Methyl – 2 – pentene
(d) 2 – Methyl – 1 – pentene

Answer 1

Answer:

identity A form the =2 – Methyl – 1 – pentene