The addition of C1 to (E)-2-pentene produces a recemic mixture of (2R,3S)-2,3- dichloropentane and its enantiomers, 2R,3S)-2,3-

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The addition of C1 to (E)-2-pentene produces a recemic mixture of (2R,3S)-2,3- dichloropentane and its enantiomers, 2R,3S)-2,3- dichloropentane.

(a) Show the structure of the two chloronium ions that are formed in this reaction. What is the relationship between them?

(b) What is the relationship of the products that are formed bt attack of the chloride nuclcophilc at each carbon of the two chloronium ions?

(c) Explain why the percentages of nucleophile attack at the carbons of one chloronium ions are necessarily identical.

(d) Explain why the product that is formed must be recemic.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0534389512

2nd Edition

Authors: Joseph M. Hornback

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