One Mole of an Optically Active Compound,X,with the Molecular Formula

question 44

Multiple Choice

One mole of an optically active compound,X,with the molecular formula C₆H₈ reacts with three moles of hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst to yield an optically inactive product that cannot be resolved.X also exhibits IR absorption at approximately 3300 cm^-1.Which is a possible structure for X?

• A)(E)-4-hexen-1-yne
• B)(Z)-4-hexen-1-yne
• C)(E)-2-hexen-4-yne
• D)2-methyl-1-penten-3-yne
• E)3-methyl-1-penten-4-yne

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