Question
Which compound would give 5 - keto - 2 - methylhexanal ipon ozonolysis ?
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Answer :
Solution :
When 1, 3 - dimethylcyclopentene is heated with ozone and then with zinc and acetic acid, oxidative cleavage leads to keto - aldehyde.
When 1, 3 - dimethylcyclopentene is heated with ozone and then with zinc and acetic acid, oxidative cleavage leads to keto - aldehyde.