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An alkene A (C10H20) on oxidative ozonolysis yields two molecules of (C5H10O) B. B on treatment with LiAIH4 yields C (C5H12O) which can't be resolved into enantiomers. Which of following is correct?

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A: 3,4-diethyl-3-hexene
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B: 3-pentanone
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C: 3-pentanol
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All of them are correct
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The correct option is D All of them are correct
The compound A is 3,4-diethyl-3-hexene.
On oxidative ozonolysis, it gives two molecules of 3-pentanone which is compound B.
The reduction of compound B with LiAlH4 gives 3=pentanol which is compound C.
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