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Which of the following alkenes give propanone as one of the organic products on ozonolysis followed by reductive work-up ()? Select all that apply.

  1. A2-methylprop-1-ene
  2. B2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene
  3. C3,3-dimethylbut-1-ene
  4. D2-methylbut-2-ene

Answer: A, B, D

Propanone arises from any alkene carbon that carries two methyl groups: . 2,3-Dimethylbut-2-ene gives two propanone, 2-methylbut-2-ene gives propanone plus ethanal, and 2-methylprop-1-ene gives propanone plus methanal. 3,3-Dimethylbut-1-ene gives 2,2-dimethylpropanal plus methanal, with no propanone.
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