NEETChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
What additional steps are typically involved in the ozonolysis method for obtaining aldehydes and ketones?
Options
- AReaction with oxygen gas
- BReaction with zinc dust and water
- CReaction with sulfuric acid
- DReaction with sodium hydroxide
Correct answer
B. Reaction with zinc dust and water
Step-by-step solution
The paragraph mentions that ozonolysis of alkenes is followed by a reaction with zinc dust and water to yield aldehydes, ketones, or a mixture of both.