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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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2,3-Dimethyl-2-butene undergoes catalytic hydrogenation to give
Options
A 2,3-Dimethylbutane
Correct Answer
B 2-Methylpentane
C 2,2-Dimethylbutane
D 3-Methylpentane
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Catalytic hydrogenation of 2,3-dimethyl-2-butene adds H2 across the double bond without rearrangement. The product is 2,3-dimethylbutane, preserving the carbon skeleton.

Hint

What is the product when H2 is added across a double bond?

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