Alkenes react with ozone, O₃, to form ozonides which can be decomposed to give carbonyl compounds - Scottish Highers Chemistry - Question 25 - 2019
Question 25
Alkenes react with ozone, O₃, to form ozonides which can be decomposed to give carbonyl compounds.
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Worked Solution & Example Answer:Alkenes react with ozone, O₃, to form ozonides which can be decomposed to give carbonyl compounds - Scottish Highers Chemistry - Question 25 - 2019
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A CH₃CH=CHCH₃
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Upon ozonolysis, this alkene would yield two products: one molecule of ethanal (acetaldehyde) and one molecule of propanone (acetone).
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B CH₃CH=CH₂
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This alkene can be ozonized to yield only one product, which is propanone.
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C CH₃C=CH₂
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This alkene would produce a mixture of products; however, it would not give a mixture of ethanal and propanone.
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D CH₃CH=CH₂
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This alkene could lead to the formation of ethanal and propanone upon ozonolysis.
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