General Characteristics Ozonolysis is a reaction between alkenes and ozone, in which the alkenes are cleaved into a pair of carbonyl compounds. The reaction is done by introducing ozone gas ...
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Ruthenium Tetroxide (RuO4)
General Characteristics Ruthenium tetroxide is a very strong oxidizing agent capable of even oxidative cleavage of benzene rings and olefins. The reagent can therefore be thought of as an alternative ...