Carboxylic Acids and their Derivatives - Result Question 49

35. Identify X and Y in the following synthetic scheme and write their structures. Explain the formation of labelled formaldehyde $(H_2 \stackrel{*}{C} O)$ as one of the products when compound $(Z)$ is treated with $HBr$ and subsequently ozonolysed. Mark the $C^{*}$ carbon in the entire scheme.

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