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Explain the term ozonolysis with an example. |
Answer» SOLUTION :The reaction between an alkene and ozone results in the formation of ozonide which upon reduction GIVES the formation of carbonyl COMPOUND. Such a reaction is called ozonolysis. Analysing the final carbonyl products the position of double bond in an alkene can be established. For EXAMPLE : Ethylene on ozonolysis, FOLLOWED by the reduction gives formaldehyde. 
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