Compound X has the formula CgH12- X reacts with two molar equivalents of hydrogen in the presence of a palladium catalyst to form cyclooctane. Treatment of X with ozone followed by zinc in aqueous acid gives two molar equivalents of the same dialdehyde. What is the structure of X? • In cases where there is more than one answer, just draw one.

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Compound X has the formula CgH12.
X reacts with two molar equivalents of hydrogen in the presence of a palladium catalyst to form cyclooctane.
Treatment of X with ozone followed by zinc in aqueous acid gives two molar equivalents of the same dialdehyde.
What is the structure of X?
• In cases where there is more than one answer, just draw one.
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Transcribed Image Text:Compound X has the formula CgH12. X reacts with two molar equivalents of hydrogen in the presence of a palladium catalyst to form cyclooctane. Treatment of X with ozone followed by zinc in aqueous acid gives two molar equivalents of the same dialdehyde. What is the structure of X? • In cases where there is more than one answer, just draw one. coll ChemDoodleⓇ 26
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