Question: An unknown compound has the formula C7H12. (a) What is the DU for this compound? (b) The unknown reacts with H2 in the presence of

An unknown compound has the formula C7H12.

(a) What is the DU for this compound?

(b) The unknown reacts with H2 in the presence of Pd to give C7H16. What information dos these provide about the structure of the unknown?

(c) The unknown reacts with H2 in the presence of Lindlar catalyst to give C7H14. What information does this provide about the structure of the unknown?

(d) The product from part c, C7H14, gives these two aldehydes upon ozonolysis. Show the structure of the originalunknown.

CH3 CH,CH-CH + HCCH2CH3

CH3 CH,CH-CH + HCCH2CH3

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