CBSE · Class 11 · Chemistry · HydrocarbonsOzonolysis of alkenes gives:
Step-by-Step Solution
Ozonolysis of an alkene involves the addition of ozone across the carbon-carbon double bond to form an ozonide, which upon subsequent reductive cleavage (using Zn/H2O) yields carbonyl compounds (aldehydes and/or ketones depending on the structure of the alkene).
Detailed Options Breakdown
Option : Alcohols only
Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Hydrocarbons.
Option 1: Carboxylic acids only
Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Hydrocarbons.
Option 2: Carbonyl compounds (aldehydes/ketones) (Correct Answer)
Correct choice. Refer to the step-by-step verified solution guidelines above for details.
Option 3: Alkanes
Incorrect choice. This distractor represents a common misunderstanding of the core principles of Hydrocarbons.
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