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An alkene on ozonolysis gives methanal as one of the product. Its structure is

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Ozonolysis of an alkene with a terminal double bond (like vinylcyclohexane) yields methanal (HCHOHCHO) and a ketone or aldehyde depending on the structure. The reaction proceeds via an ozonide intermediate which is then cleaved by Zn/H2OZn/H_2O to produce the carbonyl compounds.

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