What is the Optically Active Product of Alkene Hydrolysis?

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Start date Jul 12, 2014
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The discussion revolves around the hydrolysis of two alkenes, compound P (CH2=CHCH2CH3) and compound Q (CH3CH=CHCH3), which leads to the formation of an optically active product, compound T. Participants are asked to draw the structure of T and evaluate whether a proposed answer is correct. The focus is on understanding the structural differences and optical activity of the resulting compounds. The conversation emphasizes the importance of stereochemistry in determining optical activity. Ultimately, the goal is to clarify the correct structure of compound T and its optical properties.

Jul 12, 2014

desmond iking

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when compund P ( CH2=CHCH2CH3) and Q ( CH3CH=CHCH3) is reacted with steam , compound T which is optically active formed. draw the structure of T . the ans is on the left. my ans is on the right. is my ans ( on the right) accepted , why and why not?

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Jul 12, 2014

Borek

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First of all: is it different?

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