Two stereoisomers are obtained from the reaction of HBr with (S)-4-bromo-1-pentene. One of the stereoisomers is optically

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Two stereoisomers are obtained from the reaction of HBr with (S)-4-bromo-1-pentene. One of the stereoisomers is optically active, and the other is not. Give the structures of the stereoisomers, indicating their absolute configurations, and explain the difference in optical properties.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0131407480

4th edition

Authors: Paula Yurkanis Bruice

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