Question

In the products of ozonolysis, there are acetone and formaldehyde, what is the initial compound ?

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D. None of the above

Answer 1

The correct option is C

Ozonolysis splits the alkene into aldehyde or ketones by oxidative cleavage.

The products of ozonolysis, acetone and formaldehyde need to couple together with double bond and remove $O$ to find out the initial compound.

The initial compound is 2-methyl-1-propene.

Option (c) is correct.