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\[C{{H}_{3}}-CH=CH-C{{H}_{3}}\] on ozonolysis produce:

A)  acetaldehyde

B)  mixture of acetaldehyde and ethyl alcohol

C)  ethyl alcohol

D)  mixture of acetone and acetaldehyde

Correct Answer: A

Solution :

Key Idea: During ozonolysis, \[{{O}_{3}}\] adds across\[C=C\], and it produces ozonide. The ozonide on hydrolysis produces carbonyl compounds. The reaction is used to locate double bond in alkene.