Catalytic hydrogenation of an optically active hydrocarbon $(X)$ yields an optically inactive compound $(Y), C_6H_{14}$. What is the hydrocarbon $(X)$?

  • A
    $3$-methyl-$1$-pentene
  • B
    $3$-methyl-$2$-pentene
  • C
    $2$-methyl-$1$-butene
  • D
    $3$-methylcyclopentene

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