MHT CET202310 May 2023Morning ShiftChemistryHydrocarbonsActual
Identify the product P obtained in following reaction. aligned & Benzene + ozone (excess) CCl ₄ & Benzene triozonide Zn / H ₂ O P + H ₂ O ₂ & aligned
Options
- ABenzoic acid
- BBenzaldehyde
- CPhenol
- DGlyoxal
Correct answer
D. Glyoxal
Step-by-step solution
When benzene is treated with ozone in presence of an inert solvent such as carbon tetrachloride, benzene triozonide is formed which is then decomposed by zinc dust and water to give glyoxal.