Which compound would give only oxalaldehyde (ethanedial) upon ozonolysis?
A
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B
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C
CH2=CH−CH=CH2
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D
CH2=C=C=CH2
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Solution
The correct option is A Ethanedial or oxalaldehyde has the formula of CHO−CHO
From (a) cyclobuta-1,3-diene , only oxalaldehyde is obtained by ozonolysis as shown :