An Alkene with the Molecular Formula C₈H₁₆ undergoes Ozonolysis to Yield

question 64

Multiple Choice

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

• A) 2,2-Dimethyl-2-hexene
• B) 2,3-Dimethyl-2-hexene
• C) 2,4-Dimethyl-2-hexene
• D) 2,4,4-Trimethyl-2-pentene
• E) More than one of the above is a possible answer.

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