Compound X is chiral, and on hydrogenation yields a mixture of two stereoisomers

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Compound X is chiral, and on hydrogenation yields a mixture of two stereoisomers, one of which is chiral and the other is achiral. Which of the following is CompoundX?

. CompoundX can only be A.

b. Compound X can only beB.

c. Compound X can only beC.

d. Compound X can be eitherA or B.

e. Compound X can be eitherB or C.

Another post says this c. CompoundX can only be C.is the correct option because during hydrogenation the H2 can reactwith the cyclic compound from the top side or from the bottom sidewhich will give two stereomers. However, I am still not following this explanation and I'm really confused. Can you pelase spoon feed this explanation and give as many details and visuals as humanly possible? Really really break it down please.

Explanation / Answer

yes the compound is C. the reason for the explanation is well given , its correct that during hydrogenation the H2 can react with the cyclic compound from the top side or from bottom side will give two stereoisomers.

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