Question

One mole of an alkene on ozonolysis gives two moles of propanone. What is the alkene?

• A. 1,3-Butadiene
• B. 2,3-Dimethyl-2-butene
• C. 2,3-Dimethyl-1-butene
• D. 2-Methyl-1-butene
• E. 2-Methyl-1,3-butadiene

Hint:

To solve ozonolysis problems backward:
1. Identify the products.
2. Remove the \(=O\) from each product.
3. Join the remaining carbon fragments with a double bond.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B