Complete reductive ozonolysis (using followed by ) of a perfect, unbranched chain of natural rubber yields a specific primary product. What is the IUPAC name of this product?

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Complete reductive ozonolysis (using $O_3$ followed by $Zn/H_2O$) of a perfect, unbranched chain of natural rubber yields a specific primary product. What is the IUPAC name of this product?

Prashant Kotian · Accepted Answer

Correct answer: A. Cleavage of the double bond in the repeating unit of polyisoprene yields , which is 4-oxopentanal (also known as levulinaldehyde).

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