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Chapter 14, Problem 14.59AP
Are the following molecules chiral or achiral? If they are chiral, identify the chiral carbon atom(s).
(a) 3-Pentanol
(b) 2-Bromobutane
(c) 2-Methylcyclohexanol
(d)
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Pearson eText Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry -- Instant Access (Pearson+)
Ch. 14.1 - Identify each of the following compounds as an...Ch. 14.1 - Prob. 14.2PCh. 14.2 - Prob. 14.3PCh. 14.2 - Prob. 14.4PCh. 14.2 - Prob. 14.5PCh. 14.3 - Prob. 14.6PCh. 14.3 - For each of the following molecules, (i) redraw...Ch. 14.4 - Prob. 14.1MRPCh. 14.4 - Provide the mechanism for the dehydration of...Ch. 14.4 - Prob. 14.3MRP
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