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CHM 102 Practice Questions Objective Question

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Catalytic hydrogenation of 3-methyl-1-butene gives :
Options
A Isobutane
B 2,2-Dimethylbutane
C 2-Methylbutane
Correct Answer
D 2,3-Dimethylbutane
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Option C is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

3-Methyl-1-butene (CH2=CH-CH(CH3)-CH3) undergoes catalytic hydrogenation to add H2 across the double bond. The product is 2-methylbutane (CH3-CH2-CH(CH3)-CH3), which is isopentane.

Hint

What is the hydrogenation product of 3-methyl-1-butene?

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