Is 4-(Bromohydroxymethenyl)-1-chlorocyclohexan-1-ol Optically Active?

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In summary, The middle compound in the second row under "optical isomerism in alkylidenes" is considered "optically inactive." However, if the structure is as shown in the provided link, it should actually be optically active. The compound in question is 4-(bromohydroxy methenyl) 1 - chloro cyclohexan-1-ol, which is an IUPAC name that is considered correct.
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in the first image, under "optical isomerism in alkylidenes" , the middle compound in the second row is said as "optically inactive"

If the structure is as shown in https://chemistry.stackexchange.com/questions/58630/why-is-1-ethylidene-4-methylcyclohexane-chiral

then it should be optically active (as i have drawn in the second image)

is the structure in the link correct ? is it an optically active compound ...? please explain in as much a detailed way as possible ... thanks ...

is 4-(bromohydroxy methenyl) 1 - chloro cyclohexan-1-ol a correct IUPAC name for it ?

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See my reply in chemical forums
 
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yes, sir ... thank you
 

1. What is optical activity?

Optical activity is a property of certain substances where they can rotate the plane of polarized light passing through them.

2. How do you determine if a substance is optically active?

A substance can be determined as optically active by measuring the rotation of polarized light passing through it using a polarimeter.

3. What causes optical activity in a substance?

Optical activity is caused by the uneven distribution of electrons in a molecule, resulting in a chiral molecule. This chiral molecule interacts with polarized light, causing it to rotate.

4. Can all substances exhibit optical activity?

No, only chiral molecules can exhibit optical activity. Achiral molecules, which have a symmetrical structure, do not have an uneven distribution of electrons and therefore do not exhibit optical activity.

5. How is optical activity used in scientific research?

Optical activity is used in various fields of science, such as chemistry, biochemistry, and pharmacology, to identify and study chiral molecules. It is also used in industries like pharmaceuticals to determine the purity and quality of substances.

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