Question

The compound given below is chiral. What would be the outcome of catalytic hydrogenation of a
pure enantiomer of this compound?
Н;С.
CH3
H/Pt
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CH3
1) A pair of enantiomers in equal amount would be produced
2) A pair of diastereomers in unequal amounts would be produced
3) A pair of enantiomers in unequal amounts would be produced
4) A pair of diastereomers in equal amount woudl be produced.​

Answer 1

Answer:

1.If there are no other carbons bearing four different groups in the molecule (chiral centres), a pair of enantiomers will be formed in equal amounts (racemate). Keep in mind that diastereomers and enantiomers apply to relationships between pairs of molecules.