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Each of the following compounds possesses a plane of
Chapter 5, Problem 5.46(choose chapter or problem)
Each of the following compounds possesses a plane of symmetry. Find the plane of symmetry in each compound. In some cases, you will need to rotate a single bond to place the molecule into a conformation where you can more readily see the plane of symmetry. (a) (b) HO OH (c) CH3 H3C H Br Br H (d) Cl H Me Cl Me H
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QUESTION:
Each of the following compounds possesses a plane of symmetry. Find the plane of symmetry in each compound. In some cases, you will need to rotate a single bond to place the molecule into a conformation where you can more readily see the plane of symmetry. (a) (b) HO OH (c) CH3 H3C H Br Br H (d) Cl H Me Cl Me H
ANSWER:Step 1 of 4
(a) The plane of symmetry can be seen in this molecule because of the two wedge methyl groups as a vertical, perpendicular plane through the center of the molecule.