(a) Explain why an optically inactive product is obtained when (2)-3-methyl-1-pentene undergoes catalytic hydrogenation. (b) What is...

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(a) Explain why an optically inactive product is obtained when (2)-3-methyl-1-pentene undergoes catalytic hydrogenation.

(b) What is the absolute configuration of (1)-3-methylhexane if catalytic hydrogenation of (S)-(1)-3-methyl-1-hexene gives (2)-3-methylhexane?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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