Could someone please help me with this question?  You have an unknown compound with a formula of C12H20 (A). Treatment with excess hydrogen over Pd/C catalyst gives molecule B with a formula of C12H24. Ozonolysis of A results in the formation of two products C and D. Use these reactions to answer the questions below. The questions are in the picture I attached.

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You have an unknown compound with a formula of C12H20 (A). Treatment with excess hydrogen over Pd/C catalyst gives molecule B with a formula of C12H24. Ozonolysis of A results in the formation of two products C and D. Use these reactions to answer the questions below.

The questions are in the picture I attached.

C12H20
A
C12H20
A
H₂ (xs)
Pd/C
1. 03 (XS)
2. Me₂S (xs)
C12H24
B
H
exte i
a. How many hydrogen deficiencies does A have?
b. Based on the hydrogenation reaction, how many alkenes does A have?
c. Draw possible structures for A and B that is consistent with the information provided.
Transcribed Image Text:C12H20 A C12H20 A H₂ (xs) Pd/C 1. 03 (XS) 2. Me₂S (xs) C12H24 B H exte i a. How many hydrogen deficiencies does A have? b. Based on the hydrogenation reaction, how many alkenes does A have? c. Draw possible structures for A and B that is consistent with the information provided.
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