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1 (R)-Limonene is found in many citrus fruits, including
Chapter 9, Problem 9.61(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
1 (R)-Limonene is found in many citrus fruits, including oranges and lemons: Draw the structures and identify the relationship of the two products obtained when (R)-limonene is treated with excess hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst.
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QUESTION:
1 (R)-Limonene is found in many citrus fruits, including oranges and lemons: Draw the structures and identify the relationship of the two products obtained when (R)-limonene is treated with excess hydrogen in the presence of a catalyst.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
Hydrogenation of (R)-limonene will reduce both alkenes to alkanes. This will create a new chiral center on the ring, giving two products.