Reaction of Compound a (Molecular Formula = C₁₂H₂₄) with Ozone

question 11

Multiple Choice

Reaction of compound A (molecular formula = C₁₂H₂₄) with ozone followed by reaction with DMS produces only (CH₃) ₃CCH₂CHO. Which of the following could be compound A?

• A) cis-2,3,7,8-tetramethyloct-4-ene
• B) trans-dodec-6-ene
• C) 4,4-dimethylpent-1-ene
• D) cis-2,2,7,7-tetramethyloct-4-ene
• E) 2,2-dimethyldec-4-ene

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