An alkene "A" on reaction with O3 and Zn−H2O gives propanone and ethanal in equimolar ratio. Addition of HCl to alkene "A" gives "B" as the major product. The structure of product "B" is:
A
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C
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D
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Solution
The correct option is B Additon of HCl to an alkene (A) will take place according to Markovnikov's rule.