Question

Elemental analysis shows presence of only carbon and hydrogen in the given

organic compound A. The compound A reacts with ozone to give additioin

product which on hydrolysis in presence of zinc dust gives a mixture of

methanal and ethanal.

i. Suggest the structure of A with necessary chemical reaction. [2]

ii. Name the product obtained by adding HBr with A and it’s IUPAC

name. [2]

iii. What happens when compound A under goes catalytic reduction [1]

Answer 1

hydrocarbon