The compounds that will give an isomer of 2,2-dimethyl propane on catalytic hydrogenation are

1 and 4

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2 and 4

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1 and 3

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1 and 2

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Solution

The correct option is C 1 and 3
If you notice, only (1) and (3) can form alkanes with 5 carbons. Thus, the isomers of 2,2 dimethyl propane or Neo-Pentane, can only be formed by (1) and (3).

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