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Question

Draw the three-dimensional structures of the molecules below. Determine if the compounds have any asymmetric carbons and if either of them are chiral despite not having any asymmetric carbons.

a. (CH₃)₂C=C=CHBr

b. H₂C=C=CHBr

Accepted Answer

Both molecules lack asymmetric carbon and both are achiral.

Answer

Molecule 'a' has an asymmetric carbon while molecule 'b' does not.

Answer

Molecule 'b' has an asymmetric carbon while molecule 'a' does not.

Answer

Molecule 'a' is chiral while molecule 'b' is not.

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Draw the three-dimensional structures of the molecules below. Determine if the compounds have any asymmetric carbons and if either of them are chiral despite not having any asymmetric carbons.
a. (CH₃)₂C=C=CHBr
b. H₂C=C=CHBr