An Optically Active Compound (A),C₆H₁₀,reacts with H₂/Ni to Produce Compound

question 103

Essay

An optically active compound (A),C₆H₁₀,reacts with H₂/Ni to produce compound (B),C₆H₁₄.(B)is optically inactive.Deduce the structures of (A)and (B).

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Definitions:

Compound

A compound created through the chemical bonding of two or more elements.

IUPAC Name

The systematic name for a chemical substance as designated by the International Union of Pure and Applied Chemistry, used to ensure consistency and clarity.

Compound

A material composed of atoms from at least two distinct elements that are chemically combined.

Polycaprolactone

A biodegradable polymer with the chemical formula (C6H10O2)n used in making polyurethane, adhesives, and biomedical devices.