Compounds X and Y are stereoisomers having the formula C6H12. Both X and Y react with one molar equivalent of hydrogen in the presence of a palladium catalyst to form hexane, and they each react with HBr to give a single bromoalkane product. Draw structural formulas for both X and Y.

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Chapter23: Carbon: Not Just Another Element
Section23.2: Hydrocarbons
Problem 23.3CYU: There are 17 possible alkene isomers with the formula C6H12. Draw structures of the five isomers in...
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Compounds X and Y are stereoisomers having the formula C6H12.
Both X and Y react with one molar equivalent of hydrogen in the presence of a palladium catalyst to form hexane, and they each react with HBr to give a single bromoalkane product.
Draw structural formulas for both X and Y.

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