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An alkane with the formula C6H14 can be prepared by hydrogenation of either of only two precursor alkenes having the formula C6H12. Write the structure of this alkane, give its IUPAC name, and show the reactions. My confusion is to why the answer is not simply 2,3-hexene and the alkane is not hexane.


As in question u are given an
alkane of molecular formula C6H14 . So total
no. of structural isomers possible for this compound can be five as
shown in the first image. Now precursor is an alkene of molecular
formula C6H12 . So u have to see no. of
different alkenes to prepare the five isomers of alkane.