Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781118875766
Author: T. W. Graham Solomons, Craig B. Fryhle, Scott A. Snyder
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 5, Problem 30PP
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The (R,S) designation for each compound given as an answer to practice problem 5.29 is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

Stereoisomers that are mirror images to each other are enantiomers.

An achiral molecule that contains chiral centers and has a plane of symmetry is a meso compound.

Meso compounds are optically inactive.

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1. (a) Which compound would have the highest boiling point?     CH3CH2CH2OH     CH3CH2CH2Cl     CH3CH2CH2CH3     CH3CH2OCH3 2. (b) Which compound is expected to be most soluble in water?     CH3CH2CH2CH2OH     CH3CH2CH2CH2SH     CH3CH2CH2CH2Cl     CH3CH2CH2CH2CH3
Provide the proper systematic IUPAC name for the following compounds. Please assign E, Z, R, and S.
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