JEE MainChemistryAldehydes and Ketones
Consider the following reaction sequence: 1,2-Dimethylcyclopentan-1-ol H₂SO₄, A [Zn/H₂O] O₃ B dil. NaOH, C The major product C is:
Options
- A1-Acetyl-2-methylcyclopentene
- B2,3-Dimethylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
- C5-Methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
- D3-Methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
Correct answer
D. 3-Methylcyclohex-2-en-1-one
Step-by-step solution
Step 1: Acid-catalyzed dehydration of 1,2-dimethylcyclopentan-1-ol proceeds via a tertiary carbocation. According to Saytzeff's rule, the most substituted alkene is formed as the major product, which is 1,2-dimethylcyclopentene. Step 2: Ozonolysis of 1,2-dimethylcyclopentene cleaves the tetrasubstituted double bond to yield a symmetrical diketone, heptane-2,6-dione ( CH₃-CO-CH₂-CH₂-CH₂-CO-CH₃ ). Step 3: Intramolecular aldol condensation of heptane-2,6-dione occurs in the presence of dilute NaOH. The enolate formed