Ozonolysis Reaction

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1. $$ R_1R_2C=CR_3R_4 + O_3 \rightarrow \mathrm{molozonide} $$
2. $$ \mathrm{molozonide} \xrightarrow{H_2O/Zn} R_1R_2C=O + R_3R_4C=O $$

Cleaves double bond to carbonyl compounds. Reductive workup prevents oxidation.

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