Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
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Chapter 8 - Reactions of Alkenes - Problems - Page 357: Problem 8-23 d

Answer

The expected product would be 1-isopropyl-4-methylcyclohexane

Work Step by Step

The reagent $H_2/Pt$ adds two hydrogens across the double bond. Thus the double bonds in the ring and outside are reduced to single bonds.
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