On hydrogenation, which of the following optically active alkene with molecular formula $C_{6} H_{12}$ will give optically inactive alkane?

2-methyl-2-pentene

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3-methyl-2-pentene

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2-hexene

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3-methyl-1-pentene

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Solution

The correct option is B 3-methyl-1-pentene
A) 2-methyl-2-pentene is an optically inactive alkene and its hydrogenation product is also an inactive alkane.
B) 3-methyl-2-pentene is an optically inactive alkene and its hydrogenation product is also an inactive alkane.
C) 2-hexene is an optically inactive alkene and its hydrogenation product is also an inactive alkane.
D) 3-methyl-1-pentene is an optically active alkene and its hydrogenation product is also an inactive alkane.

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