Answer:
the reactions involved, and
suggeststructures for X, Y, and Z .
the steriochemistry of X can be found in the attached file
Explanation:
Compound X is optically inactive and has the
formula C16H16Br2. On treatment
with strong base, X gives hydrocarbon Y,
C16H14.Compound Y absorbs 2 equivalents of
hydrogen when reduced over a palladium catalyst and reacts with
ozone to give two fragments. One fragment, Z, is an aldehyde with
formula C7H6O. The other fragment is
glyoxal,(CHO)2. Write the reactions involved, and
suggest structures for X, Y, and Z. What is the stereochemistry of
X?
