Which of the compounds shown below would be the most likely product expected from the reaction scheme shown?

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The reaction scheme is showing the conversion of an alkene into an alkane through hydrogenation with a metal catalyst. In this case, the metal catalyst is likely palladium on carbon (Pd/C). The product of the hydrogenation reaction will have all of the double bonds converted into single bonds, resulting in a completely saturated compound. Of the options given, only compound I is unsaturated and has a double bond. Therefore, it is the most likely product expected from the reaction scheme.

Which of the Compounds Shown Below Would Be the Most