NEETChemistryHydrocarbons
What is the primary purpose of cleaving the ozonide in ozonolysis?
Options
- ATo form ozone
- BTo generate an alkene
- CTo isolate the ozonide
- DTo obtain smaller organic molecules
Correct answer
D. To obtain smaller organic molecules
Step-by-step solution
The main purpose of cleaving the ozonide in ozonolysis is to break it down into smaller organic molecules for analysis or further use.