Multiple Choice
An unknown alkene was reacted with MCPBA in dichloromethane, followed by work-up with H2O/H+. A racemic mixture of the compound shown below was obtained. What is correct name of the starting alkene?
A) (Z) -3-methylpent-2-ene
B) (E) -3-methylpent-2-ene
C) 2-methylpent-2-ene
D) 2,3-dimethylbut-2-ene
E) none of the above
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