Question Detail
Question
Which of the following alkenes will give a mixture of acetone and acetaldehyde on ozonolysis?
Correct Answer
Option B is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
Ozonolysis of 2-methyl-2-butene (CH3-C(CH3)=CH-CH3) gives acetone (CH3-CO-CH3) from the carbon bearing two CH3 groups, and acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) from the carbon bearing one CH3 group.
Hint
Which alkene gives acetone and acetaldehyde upon ozonolysis?