Question

Aman has been asked to synthesise the molecule: 

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".

• A.
• B.
• C.
• D.

Hint:

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.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is A

The desired molecule involves an aldol condensation reaction, starting with an ozonolysis reaction.
In ozonolysis, an alkene is cleaved to form two carbonyl compounds, which are then used in an aldol condensation.
- \( \text{Cyclohexene} \) is the correct choice because its ozonolysis will produce \( \text{acetone} \) and \( \text{acetaldehyde} \), which will then undergo aldol condensation to yield the desired product.
Thus, the correct alkene is: \( \boxed{\text{Cyclohexene}} \).