Question

An alcohol 'X' (C$_4$H$_{10}$O) reacts with conc. HCl at room temperature and gives chloride. 'X' on dehydration followed by ozonolysis gives 'Y' and 'Z'. Find 'Y' and 'Z'.

• A. Acetone; Formaldehyde
• B. Propionaldehyde; Formaldehyde
• C. Acetaldehyde; Acetaldehyde
• D. Propionaldehyde; Formic acid

Hint:

Dehydration of alcohols gives alkenes; ozonolysis cleaves C=C into carbonyl compounds.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Alcohol X is 1-butanol. Dehydration gives butene, ozonolysis splits double bond → propionaldehyde (Y) + formaldehyde (Z). Reaction sequences involve standard dehydration and ozonolysis steps.