Distinguishing Test of Terminal and Non Terminal Alkynes
Propose struc...
Question
Propose structures for hydrocarbons that give the following products on oxidative cleavage by KMnO4 or O3:
A
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C
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Solution
The correct option is C Non-terminal alkynes, on oxidative cleavage yield carboxylic acids.
Lack of symmetry around the triple bond would yield a mixture of acids.