Which of these molecules would be optically active? Explain. 1) 2-chloro-4-ethylhepatane 2) cis-1,2-pentadiol (suffix -ol indicates alcohol) 3) 3,3-dibromo-5-propyloctane

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Which of these molecules would be optically active? Explain.

1) 2-chloro-4-ethylhepatane

2) cis-1,2-pentadiol (suffix -ol indicates alcohol)

3) 3,3-dibromo-5-propyloctane

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