Using an aldol condensation reaction. He found a few cyclic alkenes in his laboratory. He thought of performing ozonolysis reaction on the alkene to produce a dicarbonyl compound followed by aldol reaction to prepare "x". Predict the suitable alkene that can lead to the formation of "x".
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In ozonolysis, the alkene is cleaved to form two carbonyl-containing compounds, which can then undergo aldol condensation to form alpha, beta-unsaturated carbonyl compounds.
Given: The desired molecule is obtained via an aldol condensation reaction, starting with an ozonolysis reaction.
Step 1: Ozonolysis
In ozonolysis, an alkene undergoes cleavage to form two carbonyl compounds. These carbonyl compounds can then undergo aldol condensation to form the desired product.
Step 2: Identifying the Correct Alkene
- **Cyclohexene** is the correct choice. - Ozonolysis of cyclohexene will produce **acetone** and **acetaldehyde**, which can then undergo aldol condensation.
Conclusion:
The correct alkene is \( \boxed{\text{Cyclohexene}} \).
