First slide

Organic molecular structures and naming

Question

Which of the following statements are correct?

Moderate

A

2,3,4-Trlbromo pentane has three chiral C atoms.
B

Tartaric acid has two asymmetric C atoms.
C

d and I forms of an optically active compound have different specific rotations with opposite signs.
D

Staggered and eclipsed forms of ethane have different stabilities.

Solution

(1) It has two chiral centres
C-3 is not asymmetrical, since two groups around C-3 are same.
(2) True
(3) Have same specific rotation
(4) True

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