Consider the chlorination (Cl2, hν) of optically active (2R,3R)-2-chloro-3-methylpentane. If the dichloro fraction is analyzed by gas liquid phase chromatography (GLPC), how many peaks may be seen? How many of the compounds in the dichloro fraction show optical activity?

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Consider the chlorination (Cl2, hν) of optically active (2R,3R)-2-chloro-3-methylpentane. If the dichloro fraction is analyzed by gas liquid phase chromatography (GLPC), how many peaks may be seen? How many of the compounds in the dichloro fraction show optical activity? 

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