Question

Products of the following reaction:

• A. CH₃CHO + CH₃CH₂CHO
• B. CH₃COOH + CH₃COCH₃
• C. CH₃COOH + HOOC . CH₂CH₃
• D. CH₃COOH + CO₂

Answer 1

The Correct Option is C

To determine the products of the given reaction, let's analyze the reaction step-by-step:

The given reaction involves ozonolysis of alkenes followed by hydrolysis. The structure is a representation of an alkene: 

\(CH_3 - C = C - CH_2CH_3\)

1. The first step is ozonolysis, where ozone \((O_3)\) breaks the double bond to form a molozonide, which rearranges to an ozonide.
2. Upon hydrolysis, the ozonide breaks down into carbonyl compounds. In this case, since the double bond is between the second and third carbon atoms, the products formed are:
   • Acetic acid \((CH_3COOH)\)
   • Propanoic acid \((HOOC \cdot CH_2CH_3)\)

Thus, the correct answer is CH₃COOH + HOOC . CH₂CH₃.

Let's eliminate the other options to ensure correctness:

1. CH₃CHO + CH₃CH₂CHO: These are aldehydes which do not form from the given ozonolysis process.
2. CH₃COOH + CH₃COCH_3: These products are incorrect as they involve an additional oxidation state.
3. CH₃COOH + CO₂: CO₂ is not formed from simple ozonolysis.

Conclusion: The reaction products are correctly identified as acetic acid and propanoic acid, matching the mechanism of ozonolysis followed by hydrolysis.