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Why does 3-methylcyclohexene elute before
1-methylcyclohexene in gas chromatography?

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Answer: The mole percent of 1-methylcyclohexene was 80.21% and the mole percent of 3-methylcyclohexene was 19.79%. This is because 1-methylcyclohexene is the major product with the more stable carbocation intermediate and 3-methylcyclohexene is the minor product with the less stable carbocation intermediate.

Explanation: The mole percent of 1-methylcyclohexene was 80.21% and the mole percent of 3-methylcyclohexene was 19.79%

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