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

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The discussion centers on the optical activity of 4-(Bromohydroxymethenyl)-1-chlorocyclohexan-1-ol. Participants debate its classification as optically active or inactive, referencing a specific structure from a Chemistry Stack Exchange post. The consensus indicates that the compound is indeed optically active, contradicting previous claims of it being optically inactive. Additionally, the validity of the IUPAC name for the compound is questioned, highlighting the importance of accurate nomenclature in organic chemistry.

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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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