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Chapter 6: Q100P (page 287)

What stereoisomers are obtained when (S)-3-methyl-1-pentene reacts with Cl2?

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The formation of the stereoisomer is trans-1,2dichloro-(S)-3-methyl- pentane.

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01

Definition of stereoisomers

Stereoisomers are those which has the same linkage with the main group but their orientation is space are different.

02

Reaction mechanism

The structure of parent molecule is S. so it is given by,

So, the formation of the product is trans-1,2dichloro-(S)-3-methyl- pentane.

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When 3-methyl-1-butene reacts with HBr, two alkyl halides are formed: 2-bromo-3-methylbutane and 2-bromo-2-methylbutane. Propose a mechanism that explains the formation of these two products.

Propose a mechanism for the following reaction:

What stereoisomers are obtained from each of the following reactions?

a. What is the major product obtained from the reaction of propene and Br2plus excess Cl-?

b. Indicate the relative amounts of the stereoisomers that are obtained.

What will be the product of the preceding reaction if HBr is used in place of Br2?
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