The Acid-Catalyzed Dimerization of Isobutylene Gives a Mixture of Two

question 34

Multiple Choice

The acid-catalyzed dimerization of isobutylene gives a mixture of two isomeric alkenes, A and B.Hydrogenation of this mixture gives a single C₈H₁₈ hydrocarbon.What is the structure of this hydrocarbon?

• A)2,2,4-Trimethylpentane
• B)2,3,4-Trimethylpentane
• C)2,4-Dimethylhexane
• D)2,5-Dimethyhexane

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