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The product formed when a hydrocarbon 'X' of molecular formula C6H10 is reacted with sodamide is subjected to ozonolysis, followed by hydrolysis with Zn/H2O2, and upon further oxidation gave two carboxylic acids, of which one is optically active. The hydrocarbon 'X'' is
ChemistryHydrocarbonsAP EAMCETAP EAMCET 2021 (19 Aug Shift 2)
Options:
  • A Hex-1-yne
  • B Hex-3-yne
  • C 3Methylpent1yne
  • D 3,3Dimethylbut-1yne
Solution:
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The correct answer is: 3Methylpent1yne

The molecule is reacting with sodamide, therefore, it should be terminal alkyne. Now, this alkyne is subjected ozonolysis followed by oxidation giving two carboxylic acids in which one carboxylic acid is optically active among them. Hence, the alkyne should be:3Methylpent1yne.

The reaction is shown below: CH3CH2CHCH3CCHZn/H2O2O3CH3CH2CHCH3COOHOptically active+HCOOH

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