Hydrocarbons 2 Question 63

67. An alkyl halide, $X$, of formula $\mathrm{C}{6} \mathrm{H}{13} \mathrm{Cl}$ on treatment with potassium tertiary butoxide gives two isomeric alkenes $Y$ and $Z$ $\left(\mathrm{C}{6} \mathrm{H}{12}\right)$. Both alkenes on hydrogenation gives 2, 3-dimethyl butane. Predict the structures of $X, Y$ and $Z$.

(1996, 3M)

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