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Question
Catalytic hydrogenation of 3-methyl-1-butene gives :
Correct Answer
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?