The alkane formed by hydrogenation of (S)-4-methyl-1-hexyne is optically active, but the one formed by hydrogenation of

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The alkane formed by hydrogenation of (S)-4-methyl-1-hexyne is optically active, but the one formed by hydrogenation of (S)-3-methyl-1-pentyne is not. Explain. Would you expect the products of hydrogenation of these two compounds in the presence of Lindlar palladium to be optically active?
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0072905014

4th edition

Authors: Francis A. Carey

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