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STANDARD Chemistry Ozonolysis MCQ Question

Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium

Similar to alkenes and alkynes benzene also undergoes ozonolysis. In the sequence of the given reaction identify X and Y.

A

X = Trizonide, Y = Glyoxal

B

X = Diozonide, Y = Succinic acid

C

X = Monoozonide, Y = Benzoic acid

D

X = Trizonide, Y = Benzaldehyde.

Correct Answer

Option A

Detailed Explanation

Benzene undergoes ozonolysis to form a trizonide, which upon reductive workup with Zn/H₂O gives glyoxal.

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