An Unknown Alkene Was Reacted with MCPBA in Dichloromethane, Followed

question 7

Multiple Choice

An unknown alkene was reacted with MCPBA in dichloromethane, followed by work-up with H₂O/H⁺. A racemic mixture of the compound shown below was obtained. What is correct name of the starting alkene?

• A) (
• Z)-3-methylpent-2-ene
• B) (
• E)-3-methylpent-2-ene
• C) 2-methylpent-2-ene
• D) 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene
• E) none of the above

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