3,4-Dimethylpent-1-ene has the formula CH2“CH¬CH(CH3)¬CH(CH3)2. When pure (R)-3,4-dimethylpent-1-ene is treated with hydrogen over a platinum catalyst, the product is (S)-2,3-dimethylpentane. Draw the equation for this reaction. Show the stereochemistry of the reactant and the product.

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3,4-Dimethylpent-1-ene has the formula CH2“CH¬CH(CH3)¬CH(CH3)2. When pure (R)-3,4-dimethylpent-1-ene is treated with hydrogen over a platinum catalyst, the product is (S)-2,3-dimethylpentane. Draw the equation for this reaction. Show the stereochemistry of the reactant and the product.

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