Question Detail
Question
A hydrocarbon, C6H12, on ozonolysis gives only one product which does not give silver mirror with Tollens' reagent. The hydrocarbon is
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
2,3-Dimethyl-2-butene ((CH3)2C=C(CH3)2) on ozonolysis gives acetone only. Acetone is a ketone and does not give a silver mirror with Tollens' reagent (which is a test for aldehydes). The other alkenes would give aldehydes or mixtures.
Hint
Which alkene gives only a ketone upon ozonolysis?