Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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Author: Janice G. Smith
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.53P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

To draw all the stereoisomers of (3S)-3-methylhexane when it is treated with Cl2

Concept introduction:

It is a chlorination reaction. The stereochemistry of the reaction depends mainly on whether the reaction occurs at a stereogenie center or any other atom, and whether a new stereogenic center is formed in it or not. An achiral starting material always gives either an achiral or a racemic product. But for the chiral, if a reaction does not occur at a stereogenic center, the configuration at a stereogenic center is retained in the product and if a reaction occurs at a stereogenic center, there is a mechanism to predict the stereochemistry of the product.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

To find out how many different fractions would be obtained from the isomers.

Concept introduction:

The stereochemistry of a reaction depends mainly on whether the reaction occurs at a stereogenie center or any other atom, and whether a new stereogenic center is formed in it or not.

An achiral starting material always gives either an achiral or a racemic product. But for the chiral, if a reaction does not occur at a stereogenic center, the configuration at a stereogenic center is retained in the product and if a reaction occurs at a stereogenic center, there is a mechanism to predict the stereochemistry of the product.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

To find out how many fractions of the isomers would be optically active.

Concept introduction:

The stereochemistry of a reaction depends mainly on whether the reaction occurs at a stereogenie center or any other atom, and whether a new stereogenic center is formed in it or not.

An achiral starting material always gives either an achiral or a racemic product. But for the chiral, if a reaction does not occur at a stereogenic center, the configuration at a stereogenic center is retained in the product and if a reaction occurs at a stereogenic center, there is a mechanism to predict the stereochemistry of the product.

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