An alkene X upon reductive ozonolysis ( O₃ , followed by Zn/H₂O ) yields a mixture of two isomeric ketones, Y and Z. It is observed that both Y and Z respond positively to the iodoform test. Which of the following is the correct IUPAC name of the alkene X?

Step-by-step solution

Reductive ozonolysis of an alkene cleaves the carbon-carbon double bond to form carbonyl compounds. Since the products Y and Z are both ketones, the original alkene X must be a tetrasubstituted alkene. For both ketones to respond positively to the iodoform test, they must be methyl ketones, meaning each must contain a CH₃-CO- group. Furthermore, Y and Z are isomeric, which means they must possess the same molecular formula. Evaluating the ozonolysis products for each given option: For 2,3-dimethylhex-2-ene, the str