Stereochemistry, molecules, internal symmetry

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Homework Statement



Does the molecule in the file attached have an enantiomer?


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I think I can draw an internal symmetry plane to divide the molecule into 2 equivalent parts, but then again, it doesn't seem quite right to me. Building model helps, but I don't have the model with me now...:blushing:
 

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Recall the definition of enantiomers: non-superimposable mirror images. For example, your left and right hands are enantiomers.

So, if you draw the mirror-image of the molecule above, can you perfectly superimpose it on the original?