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Organic Chemistry 1 Final - Part 2 of 3
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10. Addition Reactions / Ozonolysis / Problem 5
Problem 5

When an unknown compound was allowed to react with ozone, followed by dimethyl sulfide and a small amount of water, it produced acetic acid, 3-methylbutan-2-one, and 3-oxopenatanoic acid. Determine the structure of the unknown compound. Which information can not be determined with this reaction?

Reaction diagram showing an unknown compound yielding acetic acid and other products via ozonolysis.

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