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JEE Main levelSingle correct optionDifficulty 2 of 3hc226

The cyclic alkene shown is treated with ozone and then with . Which structure is the product?

  1. AStructure A
  2. BStructure B
  3. CStructure C
  4. DStructure D

Answer: C

The compound shown is 1,2-dimethylcyclopentene. Both alkene carbons carry two carbon substituents, so each becomes a ketone and no aldehyde is formed. The ring opens to heptane-2,6-dione, and the work-up (oxidative or reductive) makes no difference. Ketones are not oxidised further, and the ring carbons are all retained.
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