Current Attempt in Progress × Incorrect. Compound A has molecular formula C5H11Br. When compound A is treated with bromine in the presence of UV light, the major product is 2,2-dibromopentane. Treatment of compound A with NaSH (a strong nucleophile) produces a compound with one chirality center having the R configuration. What is the structure of compound A? SH H&C Edit Drawing CH3

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Compound A has molecular formula C5H11Br. When compound A is treated with bromine in the presence of UV light, the major
product is 2,2-dibromopentane. Treatment of compound A with NaSH (a strong nucleophile) produces a compound with one chirality
center having the R configuration. What is the structure of compound A?
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CH3
Transcribed Image Text:Current Attempt in Progress × Incorrect. Compound A has molecular formula C5H11Br. When compound A is treated with bromine in the presence of UV light, the major product is 2,2-dibromopentane. Treatment of compound A with NaSH (a strong nucleophile) produces a compound with one chirality center having the R configuration. What is the structure of compound A? SH H&C Edit Drawing CH3
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