What two stereoisomeric alkanes are formed in the catalytic hydrogenation of (Z)-3-methyl-2-hexene? Draw and label the alkanes. In this reaction, what are the relative amounts of each of the two alkanes generated?

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What two stereoisomeric alkanes are formed in the catalytic hydrogenation of (Z)-3-methyl-2-hexene? Draw and label the alkanes. In this reaction, what are the relative amounts of each of the two alkanes generated?

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