An alkene on ozonolysis gives methanal as one of the product. Its structure is
Ozonolysis of an alkene with a terminal double bond (like vinylcyclohexane) yields methanal () and a ketone or aldehyde depending on the structure. The reaction proceeds via an ozonide intermediate which is then cleaved by to produce the carbonyl compounds.
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