A Mixture of Hept-1-Yne, Hept-2-Yne, and Hept-3-Yne Was Hydrogenated in the Presence

question 18

Multiple Choice

A mixture of hept-1-yne, hept-2-yne, and hept-3-yne was hydrogenated in the presence of a platinum catalyst until hydrogen uptake ceased. If one assumes that the hydrogenation went to completion, how many $\underline{\text{ different }}$ seven-carbon hydrocarbons were produced?

• A) 1
• B) 2
• C) 3
• D) 6
• E) 8

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