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Question

In the given molecule, explain why the hydrogens H _a and H_b are nonequivalent.

Accepted Answer

Because these two hydrogens are in different environments due to the restricted bond rotation.

Answer

All the hydrogens in alkyl halides are nonequivalent.

Answer

Because of the symmterical structure of the molecule.

Answer

Wrong, these two hydrogens are equivalent.