Question

An alkene having molecular formula C₇H₁₄ was subjected to ozonolysis in the presence of zinc dust. An equimolar amount of the following two compounds was obtained

The IUPAC name of the alkene is 

(a) 3, 4-dimethyl-3-pentene 

(b) 3,4-dimethyl-2-pentene 

(c) 2,3-dimethyl-3-pentene 

(d) 2, 3-dimethyl-2-pentene

Answer 1

(d) 2, 3-dimethyl-2-pentene

Join the two carbon atoms bearing carbonyl group.