When (R)-4-bromohept-2-yne is treated with H 2 in the presence of Pt, the product is optically inactive.

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When (R)-4-bromohept-2-yne is treated with H2 in the presence of Pt, the product is optically inactive. Yet, when (R)-4-bromohex-2-yne is treated with the same conditions, the product is optically active. Explain.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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