Catalytic hydrogenation of the following compound produces saturated hydrocarbon(s). The number of… · ABC26OR0926
Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: Stereochemistry · Topic: Stereochemistry – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium
Catalytic hydrogenation of the following compound produces saturated hydrocarbon(s). The number of stereoisomer(s) formed is 
(a)1
(b)2
(c)3
(d)4
Answer
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Explanation
Hydrogenation gives 3,5-dimethylheptane, which has two equivalent stereocentres: (R,R), (S,S) and meso. That is 3 stereoisomers (c).
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