Aman has been asked to synthesise the molecule –C–CH3 O (x). He thought of preparing the molecule using an aldol condensation reaction. He found a few cyclic alkenes in his laboratory. He thought of p

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Aman has been asked to synthesise the molecule –C–CH3 O (x). He thought of preparing the molecule using an aldol condensation reaction. He found a few cyclic alkenes in his laboratory. He thought of performing ozonolysis reaction on alkene to produce a dicarbonyl compound followed by aldol reaction to prepare "x". Predict the suitable alkene that can lead to the formation of "x"

(A) CH3
(B) CH3
(C) CH3
(D) CH2

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. CH3 O H , Zn O 3   O O H Aldol / NaOH       CH3 O

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