Chemistry · Alkenes: Geometrical isomerism, mechanism of electrophilic addition, addition of hydrogen, halogens, water, hydrogen halides (Markownikoff's and peroxide effect), Ozonolysis and polymerization

The major product formed when butene is reacted with followed by treatment with

The major product formed when \( 2- \) butene is reacted with \( O_{3} \) followed by treatment with \( Z n / H_{2} O \) is

  • A. \( C H_{3} \) СООН
  • B. \( C H_{3} C H O \)
  • C. \( C H_{3} C H_{2} O H \)
  • D. \( C H_{2}=C H_{2} \)

Step-by-step solution

Ozonolysis of 2-butene (CH3CH=CHCH3) followed by reductive workup with Zn/H2O cleaves the double bond, yielding two molecules of acetaldehyde (CH3CHO) as the major product.
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