Identify compounds A, B, and C. a.Compound A has molecular formula C8H12 and reacts with two equivalents of H2. A gives HCOCH2CH2CHO as the only product of oxidative cleavage with O3 followed by CH3SCH3. b.Compound B has molecular formula C6H10 and gives (CH3)2CHCH2CH2CH3 when treated with excess H2 in the presence of Pd. B reacts with NaNH2 and CH3I to form compound C (molecular formula C7H12).

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Identify compounds A, B, and C.

a.Compound A has molecular formula C8H12 and reacts with two equivalents of H2. A gives HCOCH2CH2CHO as the only product of oxidative cleavage with O3 followed by CH3SCH3.

b.Compound B has molecular formula C6H10 and gives (CH3)2CHCH2CH2CH3 when treated with excess H2 in the presence of Pd. B reacts with NaNH2 and CH3I to form compound C (molecular formula C7H12). 

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