Asked in PMC Practice Test 7 (2021) 2021Moderate

Which of the following reactions is used to locate the position of double bond in the compound?

Correct answer: B. Ozonolysis

  • A. Dehydration
  • B. Ozonolysis
  • C. Markovnikov's addition
  • D. Oxidation with KMnO4

Explanation

The types of products obtained for ozonolysis can be used to determine the position of the double bond in compounds.

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Alkenes are unsaturated hydrocarbons containing a carbon-carbon double bond with sigma and pi components and restricted rotation. Their reactions include electrophilic addition of hydrogen, halogens, hydrogen halides and water, with Markovnikov orientation, oxidation, combustion and polymerisation, while their preparation commonly involves elimination from alkyl halides or alcohols.

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