How many moles of Glyoxal (CHO-CHO), Methylglyoxal, and Dimethylglyoxal are theoretically produced upon the vigorous ozonolysis of one mole of o-xylene, proving its resonance hybrid nature?

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Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: C. If localized Kekule bonds existed, o-xylene would have two stationary forms giving specific products. Because it is a resonance hybrid, the ozonolysis mixture contains fragments from both theoretical Kekule structures: Glyoxal, Methylglyoxal, and Dimethylglyoxal.

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