A diene $\text{C}_5\text{H}_8$ undergoes complete reductive ozonolysis to give three products: acetaldehyde ($\text{CH}_3\text{CHO}$), glyoxal ($\text{OHC-CHO}$), and formaldehyde ($\text{HCHO}$). What is the structure of this diene?

Subject: Chemistry | Topic: Hydrocarbons | Difficulty: HARD

Options

  1. (A) Hepta-1,3-diene
  2. (B) 2-Methylpenta-1,3-diene
  3. (C) Hexa-1,4-diene
  4. (D) Cyclohexa-1,3-diene

Verified Answer

Option (C): Hexa-1,4-diene


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