A mixture of 1-heptyne,2-heptyne,and 3-heptyne was hydrogenated in the presence of a platinum catalyst until hydrogen uptake ceased.If one assumes that the hydrogenation went to completion,how many distinct seven-carbon hydrocarbons were produced?
A)1
B)2
C)3
D)6
E)8

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All three heptyne isomers will be fully hydrogenated to heptane, resulting in only one distinct seven-carbon hydrocarbon.

A Mixture of 1-Heptyne,2-Heptyne,and 3-Heptyne Was Hydrogenated in the Presence