Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
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ISBN: 9781319079451
Author: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 5.7, Problem 5.24E
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The halogenations reaction of (S)-2-bromobutane producing optically inactive products needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:The halogenation is a reaction where addition of halogen atoms like fluorine and iodine takes place. This reaction gives optically inactive compounds of equal amount.

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