Q.
Identify $X$ and $Y$ in the following synthetic scheme and write their structures. Explain the formation of labelled formaldehyde $\left( H _{2} \overset{*}{C} O \right)$ as one of the products when compound $(Z)$ is treated with $HBr$ and subsequently ozonolysed. Mark the $C^{*}$ carbon in the entire scheme.
AIEEEAIEEE 2001Aldehydes Ketones and Carboxylic Acids
Solution:
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