Question

Compound A has the formula C10H16. In catalytic hydrogenation on palladium, with only 1 mol of H2

reacts. Compound A also reacts with ozone to give a symmetrical diketone, B (C10H16O2),

then it is subjected to zinc treatment.

(a) How many rings does A have? (b) What are the structures of A and B? (c) Write down the reactions.

Answer 1

(a) Compound A have 2 rings.

(b) Structures of A and B:

(c) We have the following reactions: