Complete oxidative ozonolysis ( followed by ) of an alkene gives two moles of an aldehyde of molar mass 44 g/mol. What is the IUPAC name of the alkene?

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Complete oxidative ozonolysis ($O_3$ followed by $H_2O_2$) of an alkene gives two moles of an aldehyde of molar mass 44 g/mol. What is the IUPAC name of the alkene?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: B. An aldehyde with molar mass 44 g/mol is acetaldehyde (). Reversing the ozonolysis by connecting two fragments yields , which is But-2-ene.

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