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Published on: August 14, 2026
A hydrocarbon A, of the formula C 8 H 10 , on ozonolysis gives compound B(C 4 H 6 O 2 )only. The Compound B can also be obtained from the alkyl bromide, C(C 3 H 5 Br) upon treatment with magnesium in dry ether, followed by carbon dioxide and acidification. Give the number of secondary hydrogen atoms in compound A.
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Verified by ExpertsThe correct answer is:
C
008
Sol. C 3 H 5 –Br 
C 3 H 5 MgBr
C 3 H 5 –COOMgBr ↓ H 2 O/H + C 3 H 5 COOH
So B can be 
. So structure of compound A is 
.
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