Which one of the following alkenes on hydrogenation produces an optically active product?

Question

Which one of the following alkenes on hydrogenation produces an optically active product? (A)  2 - Methylbut - 2 - ene (B)  3 - Methylhex - 3 - ene (C)  2 - Methylpent- 2 - ene (D)  3 - Methylpent - 2 - ene

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Correct answer is (b) 3 - Methylhex - 3 - ene

Q. Which one of the following alkenes on hydrogenation produces an optically active product?

$2$ - Methylbut - $2$ - ene

$3$ - Methylhex - $3$ - ene

$2$ - Methylpent- $2$ - ene

$3$ - Methylpent - $2$ - ene

Correct answer is (b) $3$ - Methylhex - $3$ - ene