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An optically activ compound (A) has the molecular formula `C_(6)H_(10)`. The compound gives a ppt. When treated with `Ag(NH_(3))_(2)OH`. On catalytic hydrogenation, A yields `B(C_(6)H_(14))` which is only optically inactive identify the total number of `alphaH` in product formed by treatment of A with `O_(3)//H_(2)O_(2)` then LAH and then `H^(o+)//Delta`

A

7

B

6

C

8

D

9

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To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the given information about compound A and its reactions. ### Step 1: Determine the structure of compound A Given that compound A has the molecular formula C₆H₁₀ and is optically active, we can deduce that it likely contains a triple bond (alkyne) because it gives a white precipitate with Ag(NH₃)₂OH, indicating that it can undergo oxidation to form an aldehyde. Using the degree of unsaturation formula: \[ \text{Degree of Unsaturation} = \frac{(C + 1 - H + X - N)}{2} \] Where: - C = number of carbons = 6 - H = number of hydrogens = 10 - X = number of halogens = 0 - N = number of nitrogens = 0 Calculating: \[ \text{Degree of Unsaturation} = \frac{(6 + 1 - 10 + 0 - 0)}{2} = \frac{-3}{2} \text{ (not possible)} \] Correctly, we should have: \[ \text{Degree of Unsaturation} = \frac{(6 + 1 - 10)}{2} = \frac{-3}{2} \text{ (not applicable)} \] Instead, we can conclude that there are 2 degrees of unsaturation, which can be attributed to one triple bond. ### Step 2: Identify compound A The structure of compound A can be represented as 3-hexyn-1-ol (or a similar structure) to maintain optical activity. ### Step 3: Catalytic hydrogenation to form compound B On catalytic hydrogenation, compound A will convert to compound B (C₆H₁₄), which is optically inactive. This indicates that the triple bond in A is converted to a single bond in B, resulting in a saturated compound. ### Step 4: Ozonolysis of compound A When compound A undergoes ozonolysis (O₃ followed by H₂O₂), it will break the triple bond and form carbonyl compounds. The expected products will be two molecules of aldehyde or ketone depending on the structure of A. ### Step 5: Reduction with Lithium Aluminium Hydride (LAH) The carbonyl compounds formed from ozonolysis will be reduced by LAH to form alcohols. ### Step 6: Acidic workup and dehydration After reduction, the alcohols can undergo dehydration in acidic conditions to form alkenes. ### Step 7: Count the alpha hydrogens In the final product, we need to identify the number of alpha hydrogens. An alpha hydrogen is defined as a hydrogen atom attached to a carbon adjacent to a functional group (like a carbonyl). Assuming the final product after dehydration has 5 carbons (as deduced from the previous steps), we can visualize the structure and count the alpha hydrogens. ### Final Structure and Counting Alpha Hydrogens Assuming the final structure has the following configuration: - 3 methyl groups (CH₃) - 2 methylene groups (CH₂) The total number of alpha hydrogens can be counted: - Each CH₃ contributes 3 alpha hydrogens. - Each CH₂ contributes 2 alpha hydrogens. Thus, if we have: - 3 CH₃ groups = 3 * 3 = 9 alpha hydrogens - 2 CH₂ groups = 2 * 2 = 4 alpha hydrogens Total alpha hydrogens = 9 + 4 = 13 alpha hydrogens. ### Conclusion The total number of alpha hydrogens in the product formed after treatment of compound A with O₃/H₂O₂, LAH, and H⁺/Δ is **9**.

To solve the problem step by step, we will analyze the given information about compound A and its reactions. ### Step 1: Determine the structure of compound A Given that compound A has the molecular formula C₆H₁₀ and is optically active, we can deduce that it likely contains a triple bond (alkyne) because it gives a white precipitate with Ag(NH₃)₂OH, indicating that it can undergo oxidation to form an aldehyde. Using the degree of unsaturation formula: \[ \text{Degree of Unsaturation} = \frac{(C + 1 - H + X - N)}{2} ...
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