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?
A
A: 3,4-diethyl-3-hexene
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
B
B: 3-pentanone
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
C
C: 3-pentanol
No worries! We‘ve got your back. Try BYJU‘S free classes today!
D
All of them are correct
Right on! Give the BNAT exam to get a 100% scholarship for BYJUS courses
Open in App
Solution
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.