Compound X has molecular formula C 7 H 14 . Hydrogenation of compound X produces 2, 4-dimethylpentane.

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Compound X has molecular formula C7H14. Hydrogenation of compound X produces 2, 4-dimethylpentane. Hydroboration-oxidation of compound X produces a racemic mixture of 2, 4-dimethylpentan-1-ol (shown below). Predict the major product(s) obtained when compound X is treated with aqueous acid (H3O+).

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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