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When compound (z) is treated with silver-ammonia complex, a white precipitate forms. treatment of compound (z) with ozone, followed by dimethyl sulfide and washing with water, gives formic acid, 3-oxobutanoic acid, and hexanal. draw a structure for the unknown compound (z)?

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Answer : The Z compound will be 4-methyl-4-decen-1-yne.

Explanation : As per the question the compound Z forms a white precipitate on reacting with silver-ammonia complex and on treatment with ozone and dimethylsulfide gives formic acid, 3-oxobutanoic acid and hexanal.

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When compound (z) is treated with silver-ammonia complex, a white precipitate forms-example-1
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