Alkanes undergo substitution of hydrogen atoms when treated with halogens. Bromination of which of the following compounds

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Alkanes undergo substitution of hydrogen atoms when treated with halogens. Bromination of which of the following compounds could give rise to chiral monosubstituted products:

(a) Ethane;

(b) Propane;

(c) Butane;

(d) Pentane? 

Include in your answer the names of the chiral compounds that would be formed.

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Chemical Principles The Quest For Insight

ISBN: 9781464183959

7th Edition

Authors: Peter Atkins, Loretta Jones, Leroy Laverman

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