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Imagine substituting, in turn, each hydrogen atom of 3-methylpentane with a chlorine
Chapter 6, Problem 6.35(choose chapter or problem)
Imagine substituting, in turn, each hydrogen atom of 3-methylpentane with a chlorine atom to give a series of isomers with molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{13} \mathrm{Cl}\). Give the structure of each of these isomers. Which of these are chiral? Classify the relationship of each stereoisomer with every other.
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QUESTION:
Imagine substituting, in turn, each hydrogen atom of 3-methylpentane with a chlorine atom to give a series of isomers with molecular formula \(\mathrm{C}_{6} \mathrm{H}_{13} \mathrm{Cl}\). Give the structure of each of these isomers. Which of these are chiral? Classify the relationship of each stereoisomer with every other.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 3
Chlorination of 3-methylpentane with a chlorine atom gives a series of isomers including stereoisomers. Free radical chlorination will occur in the presence of UV light or very high temperatures.
There are 4 constitutional isomers, in which two are chiral. The structure of the 4 constitutional isomers are:
