The number of optical isomers formed by hydrogenation of the compound (CH₃)₂C=CHCH₃

The number of optical isomers formed by hydrogenation of the compound (CH₃)₂C=CHCH₃ are

Options

(a) 2
(b) 3
(c) 4
(d) zero

Correct Answer:

zero

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  • It is because none of the carbon atoms are chiral(different substituents on the same C atom).

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