Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Problems - Page 357: Problem 8-23 c

Answer

The expected product is cis-1,2-dimethylcyclopentane.

Work Step by Step

The reagent $H_2/Pt$ adds two hydrogens across the double bond on the same side. Since the reagent $H_2/Pt$ adds two hydrogens on the same side, the expected product will be a cis product.
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