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(a) Draw all stereoisomers of molecular formula C7H15Cl formed when (3S)-3-methylhexane
Chapter 15, Problem 15.53(choose chapter or problem)
(a) Draw all stereoisomers of molecular formula \(C_{7}H_{15}Cl\) formed when (3S)-3-methylhexane heated with \(Cl_{2}\).
(b) Assuming that products having different physical properties can be separated by fractional distillation, how many different fractions would be obtained?
(c) how many fractions would be optically active?
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QUESTION:
(a) Draw all stereoisomers of molecular formula \(C_{7}H_{15}Cl\) formed when (3S)-3-methylhexane heated with \(Cl_{2}\).
(b) Assuming that products having different physical properties can be separated by fractional distillation, how many different fractions would be obtained?
(c) how many fractions would be optically active?
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
(a)
The given molecule is (3S)-3-methylhexane, which has the following structure,
We know radical chlorination leads to the radical intermediate formation, which is decided based on the stability of radicals (tertiary< secondary< primary).