An unknown alkene $W$ with molecular formula $\\text{C}_6\\text{H}_{10}$ on reductive ozonolysis yields a single product, the keto-aldehyde 5-oxohexanal ($\\text{CH}_3\\text{COCH}_2\\text{CH}_2\\text{CH}_2\\text{CHO}$). What is the structure of alkene $W$?

Subject: Chemistry | Topic: Hydrocarbons | Difficulty: HARD

Options

  1. (A) Hex-1,5-diene
  2. (B) Cyclohexene
  3. (C) Methylenecyclopentane
  4. (D) 1-Methylcyclopentene

Verified Answer

Option (D): 1-Methylcyclopentene


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