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TS EAMCET · Chemistry · Hydrocarbons

Reaction of 2-methylbuta-1, 3-diene with \(\mathrm{O}_3\) and \(\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\), gives

  1. A \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COCH}_3+2 \mathrm{CO}_2 \uparrow\)
  2. B \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COCHO}+2 \mathrm{HCHO}\)
  3. C \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COCHO}+2 \mathrm{HCO}_2 \mathrm{H}\)
  4. D \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CO}_2 \mathrm{H}+3 \mathrm{HCO}_2 \mathrm{H}\)
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Correct Answer

(B) \(\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{COCHO}+2 \mathrm{HCHO}\)

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Detailed explanation

On ozonolysis of 2-methyl buta-1,3-diene with \(\mathrm{O}_3\) and \(\mathrm{Zn}-\mathrm{H}_2 \mathrm{O}\) cleaves both \(\mathrm{C}=\mathrm{C}\) and convert them to carbonyl groups. Hence, Thus, option (b) is the correct.