Hydrocarbons 2 Question 12

12. The number of optically active products obtained from the complete ozonolysis of the given compound, is

(2012)

(a) 0

(b) 1

(c) 2

(d) 4

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Answer:

Correct Answer: 12. (c)

Solution:

  1. Ozonolysis of the given triene occur as follows :

Since, none of the above dial is chiral, no optically active product is obtained.