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2020 · 3 Sep · Shift 1 · Q18
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Hydrocarbons question

2020 · 3 Sep · Shift 1 · Q18

JEE MainChemistryHydrocarbonsMCQ+4 / −1
Which of the following compounds produces an optically inactive compound on hydrogenation?
  1. A
    JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Morning Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 99 English Option 1
  2. B
    JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Morning Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 99 English Option 2
  3. C
    JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Morning Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 99 English Option 3
  4. D
    JEE Main 2020 (Online) 3rd September Morning Slot Chemistry - Hydrocarbons Question 99 English Option 4
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Correct answer: D

The question asks:

Which compound gives an optically inactive product on hydrogenation?

However, the actual structures/options A, B, C, D are missing in the prompt. Only the labels are present, but no compounds are shown.

Because hydrogenation outcome depends entirely on the given alkene/alkyne structure, the question cannot be solved uniquely without those structures.

What would normally be checked

On hydrogenation, we examine whether the product formed:

  1. creates a chiral center or not,
  2. forms a meso compound (optically inactive), or
  3. remains achiral.

A compound will produce an optically inactive product if, after addition of hydrogen, the resulting alkane is either:

  • achiral, or
  • meso.

But here

Since options A, B, C, and D are not visible, there is no way to determine which one satisfies this condition.

Therefore, the stored answer D cannot be verified from the information provided.

Conclusion

The question is incomplete because the molecular structures of options A, B, C, and D are missing.

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