Question

An organic compound (A) of molecular formula C₄H₈ is symmetric alkene. (A) on ozonolysis gives 2 moles (B) of molecular formula C₂H₄O. (B) on reaction with ammonia gives (C) of molecular formula C₂H₅N.

Answer 1

1. (A) is a symmetric alkene. From the molecular formula, it is identified as But – 2 – ene 

2. But – 2 – ene on ozonolysis gives 2 moles of acetaldehyde as product (B)