Question

Hydrocarbon X has the formula C6H12. X reacts with one molar equivalent of hydrogen in the presence of a palladium catalyst to form a product having 12 primary hydrogens. Treatment of X with ozone followed by zinc in aqueous acid gives a mixture two aldehydes. What is the structure of X

Answer 1

Explanation:

X( C₆H₁₂ )= (CH₃)₃-C-CH=CH₂

(CH₃)₃-C-CH=CH₂ + H₂ = (CH₃)₃-C-CH₂-CH₃ ( 12 primary hydrogen bonds )

(CH₃)₃-C-CH=CH₂ + O₃ = (CH₃)₃-C-CH= O + HCHO