An alkene "X" on ozonolysis gives CH3CH2COCH3 and CH3CHO. The IUPAC name of X is?
Everyday Science / Chemistry — Multiple-choice practice
- A. 2-Pentene
- B. None of these
- C. 2-Butene
- D. 1-Hexene
- E. 3-Methyl-2-Pentene
Correct answer
3-Methyl-2-Pentene
Explanation
Explanation Ozonolysis splits the double bond and gives: CH₃CH₂COCH₃ (Butan-2-one) CH₃CHO (Acetaldehyde) These products match the cleavage of 3-methyl-2-pentene at the double bond.
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