Aman has been asked to synthesise the molecule [figure] He thought of preparing the molecule using an aldol condensation reaction. He found a few cyclic alkenes in his laboratory. He thought of performing ozonolysis reaction on alkene to produce a dicarbonyl compound followed by aldol reaction to prepare "x". Predict the suitable alkene that can lead to the formation of "x".
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Answer
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Solution
Reverse the aldol: (x) comes from CH3CO(CH2)4CHO, the ozonolysis product of 1-methylcyclohexene.
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Answer: (4)