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Three products are obtained by the ozonolysis of penta- 1,3-diene. Out of these if two products are formaldehyde and acetaldehyde, the name of the third one is (AFMC 2009)
A.formaldehyde
B.ethanol
C.glyoxal✓ Correct
D.propionaldehyde
Explanation
Ozonolysis can be defined as the oxidation of alkenes, alkynes in presence of ozone to give aldehyde, ketones, or carboxylic acids as a product. Three products obtained on the ozonolysis of penta 1,3 diene are shown below: Hence, the correct option is (c).
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