Hydrocarbon X has the formula C6H12. X reacts with one molar equivalent of hydrogen in the presence of a palladium catalyst to form a product having 12 primary hydrogens. Treatment of X with ozone followed by zinc in aqueous acid gives a mixture two aldehydes. What is the structure of X?

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Hydrocarbon X has the formula C6H12.
X reacts with one molar equivalent of hydrogen in the presence of a palladium catalyst to form a product having 12 primary hydrogens.
Treatment of X with ozone followed by zinc in aqueous acid gives a mixture two aldehydes.
What is the structure of X?

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