What Is the Missing Enantiomer of C6H12?

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The discussion centers on identifying the missing enantiomer of C6H12, with the original poster having found 37 out of 38 isomers. They list several structural isomers but seek clarification on enantiomers, which are non-superimposable mirror images. A participant points out that the listed compounds are structural isomers rather than enantiomers, emphasizing the need for proper notation. Ultimately, the missing enantiomer is identified as 1,1,2-trimethylcyclopropane. The conversation highlights the distinction between isomers and enantiomers in organic chemistry.
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alright so of the 38(as far as i know) isomers of C6H12 i have found 37/38 needing just one more,as well marks are included for enantiomers. but what I am really looking for just one more(if any) enantiomers of C6H12. what i have so far is

Trans-1-ethyl-2-methylcyclopropane

3-methyl-1-pentene

trans-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane

cis-1-ethyl-2-methylcyclopropane

if anyone knows one more enantiomer that would be very appreciated
 
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Homework Statement


38 isomers of c6h12(i have 37) and enantiomers of c6h12


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The Attempt at a Solution


what i need is one more enantiomer, this is what i have so far

Trans-1-ethyl-2-methylcyclopropane

3-methyl-1-pentene

trans-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane

cis-1-ethyl-2-methylcyclopropane
 
chemystery said:
alright so of the 38(as far as i know) isomers of C6H12 i have found 37/38 needing just one more,as well marks are included for enantiomers. but what I am really looking for just one more(if any) enantiomers of C6H12. what i have so far is

Trans-1-ethyl-2-methylcyclopropane

3-methyl-1-pentene

trans-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane

cis-1-ethyl-2-methylcyclopropane

if anyone knows one more enantiomer that would be very appreciated

Your list doesn't include the 37 that you have found.
 
"Your list doesn't include the 37 that you have found."

well, that's not really what I am asking,and what difference does it make if i didnt put them there?
 
chemystery said:
"Your list doesn't include the 37 that you have found."

what difference does it make if i didnt put them there?

I see, just looking for another enantiomer. What you have listed are structural isomers, not enantiomers, which are a special type of stereoisomer. Enantiomers are molecules that are non-superimposable mirror images of one another. If that is what you meant, you need to notate them properly to indicate the pair.
 
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chemystery said:

Homework Statement


38 isomers of c6h12(i have 37) and enantiomers of c6h12


Homework Equations





The Attempt at a Solution


what i need is one more enantiomer, this is what i have so far

Trans-1-ethyl-2-methylcyclopropane

3-methyl-1-pentene

trans-1,2-dimethylcyclobutane...

Do you have the 1,3-isomers of cyclobutane?
 
yeahh i do, not going to list them all there's quite a few

but i actually found out today what I am missing

it is

1,1,2-trimethylcyclopropane
 
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