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2) Propose structures for alkenes (reactant) that yield the following products on reaction with ozone followed by treatment with Zn: i. ? 1. O3 2. Zn, acetic acid ?=O + CH3CH2CH=O ii. ? 1. O3 2. Zn, acetic acid (CH3)2 C=O + H2 C=O iii. ? 1. O3 2. Zn, acetic acid 2 CH3CH2CH=O

          2) Propose structures for alkenes (reactant) that yield the following products on reaction with ozone followed by treatment with Zn:
i.
?
1. O3
2. Zn, acetic acid
?=O + CH3CH2CH=O
ii.
?
1. O3
2. Zn, acetic acid
(CH3)2 C=O + H2 C=O
iii.
?
1. O3
2. Zn, acetic acid
2 CH3CH2CH=O

2) Propose structures for alkenes (reactant) that yield the following products on reaction with ozone followed by treatment with Zn:
i.
?
1. O3
2. Zn, acetic acid
?=O + CH3CH2CH=O
ii.
?
1. O3
2. Zn, acetic acid
(CH3)2 C=O + H2 C=O
iii.
?
1. O3
2. Zn, acetic acid
2 CH3CH2CH=O

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

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Ozonolysis of alkenes involves the reaction of an alkene with ozone (O3) to form an ozonide, which upon reduction (typically with Zn and acetic acid) breaks down into smaller carbonyl compounds. The type of products formed depends on the structure of the original Show more…

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Propose structures for alkenes (reactants) that yield the following products on reaction with ozone followed by treatment with Zn: 1. O3, 2.Zn; acetic acid CH3CH2CH=CH2 2. O3, (CH3)2C=O, Zn; acetic acid H3C-C(=O)-CH3 3. O3, 2 CH3CH2CH2OH, Zn; acetic acid