Question

Propose structures for hydrocarbons that give the following products on oxidative cleavage by $KMn{O}_4$ or $O_3$:
$HOOC(C{H}_2{)}_{8}COOH$

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Answer 1

The correct option is A

Non-terminal alkynes, on oxidative cleavage yield carboxylic acids.
Lack of symmetry around the triple bond would yield a mixture of acids.