MCQ
Which of the following is not formed by the ozonolysis of $o-$xylene
  • A
    Glyoxal
  • Ethyl glyoxal
  • C
    Dimethyl glyoxal
  • D
    Methyl glyoxal

Answer

Correct option: B.
Ethyl glyoxal
b
$o$-Xylene has two resonance structures. Hence, on ozonolysis of $o$-xylene, a mixture of methylglyoxal, $1,2$-dimethylglyoxal and glyoxal will be produced.

Option C ethylglyoxal is not produce bye $o$-Xylene.

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