MCQ
An optically active hydrocarbon $(X)$ on catalytic hydrogenation gives an optically inactive compound $(Y),$
$\mathrm{C}_6 \mathrm{H}_{14}$​. The hydrocarbon $(X)$ is $-$
  • $3-$ methyl $-1-$ pentene
  • B
    $3-$ methyl $-2-$ pentene
  • C
    $2-$ ethyl $-1-$ butene
  • D
    $3-$ methylcyclopentene

Answer

Correct option: A.
$3-$ methyl $-1-$ pentene
The optically active hydrocarbon $X$ is $3-$ methyl $-1-$ pentene $\mathrm{CH}_2=\mathrm{CH}-\mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right) \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_3$.
On catalytic hydrogenation, it forms, $3-$ methyl pentane $\mathrm{CH}_3 \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CH}\left(\mathrm{CH}_3\right) \mathrm{CH}_2 \mathrm{CH}_3$, which is optically inactive.

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