uild 2‑bromoethan‑1‑ol and its mirror image. 2‑Bromoethan‑1‑ol, which has condensed structural formula BrCH2CH2OH, is also called 2‑bromoethanol. a. Draw the structures of 2‑bromoethan‑1‑ol and its mirror image using wedges and dashed wedges. b. How many stereocentres are present in 2‑bromoethan‑1‑ol? c. Are the molecules chiral? Do they contain planes of symmetry? Briefly explain the evidence for your answer.

uild 2‑bromoethan‑1‑ol and its mirror image. 2‑Bromoethan‑1‑ol, which has condensed structural formula BrCH2CH2OH, is also called 2‑bromoethanol. a. Draw the structures of 2‑bromoethan‑1‑ol and its mirror image using wedges and dashed wedges. b. How many stereocentres are present in 2‑bromoethan‑1‑ol? c. Are the molecules chiral? Do they contain planes of symmetry? Briefly explain the evidence for your answer.

Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry

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Author:Andrei Straumanis

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Chapter12: Chirality

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