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An alkene with the molecular formula C8H16 undergoes ozonolysis to yield a mixture of (CH3)2C=O and (CH3)3CCHO. The alkene is:

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eduard [2.7K]2 months ago

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The ozonolysis of 2,4,4-trimethyl-2-pentene produces a combination of $(CH_{3})_{2}C=O$ and $(CH_{3})_{3}CHO$

Explanation: In ozonolysis (where a reducing agent like Zn is involved during hydrolysis), a pi bond cleaves to generate ketones or aldehydes.

Ketones arise from the double bond's disubstituted side, whereas aldehydes come from the monosubstituted side of the same bond.

Notably, ozonolysis comprises two steps: (1) the formation of an ozonide, followed by (2) the hydrolysis of the ozonide.

Hydrolysis can transpire with or without a reducing agent. When it occurs without a reducing agent, carboxylic acid, carbon dioxide, or ketones can be produced.

In this case, 2,4,4-trimethyl-2-pentene yields a mixture of $(CH_{3})_{2}C=O$ and $(CH_{3})_{3}CHO$

The reaction process is illustrated below.

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