10. Addition Reactions
Oxidative Cleavage
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Problem 8c
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Textbook QuestionThe sex attractant of the housefly has the formula C23H46. When treated with warm potassium permanganate, this pheromone gives two products: CH3(CH2)12COOH and CH3(CH2)7COOH. Suggest a structure for this sex attractant. Explain which part of the structure is uncertain.
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