Chemistry · Aldehydes and Ketones

JEE Main 2025 — 24 January, Morning Shift — Question 40

Aman has been asked to synthesise the molecule

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He thought of preparing the molecule using an aldol condensation reaction. He found a few cyclic alkenes in his laboratory. He thought of performing ozonolysis reaction on alkene to produce a dicarbonyl compound followed by aldol reaction to prepare "x". Predict the suitable alkene that can lead to the formation of "x".

  1. Option A:

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    Option A figure
    Correct
  2. Option B:

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    Option B figure
  3. Option C:

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  4. Option D:

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Answer: A

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Exam
JEE Main 2025
Subject
Chemistry
Chapter
Aldehydes and Ketones
Topic
Chemical properties of Aldehydes & Ketones
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