NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
Which reagent is used to cleave the ozonide formed in the ozonolysis of alkenes?
Options
- AZn-H 2 O
- BHCl
- CNaOH
- DH 2 SO 4
Correct answer
A. Zn-H 2 O
Step-by-step solution
The cleavage of the ozonide formed in ozonolysis of alkenes is typically achieved using Zn-H 2 O (zinc in the presence of water).