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Ozonolysis of but-2-ene followed by treatment with zinc dust and water gives which product?
APropanone
BButanal
CEthanoic acid
DEthanal
Answer & Solution
Correct answer: D. Ethanal
The double bond of CH3CH=CHCH3 is cleaved symmetrically, so each half becomes CH3CHO, which is ethanal.
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