SI Worksheet 9
Chem 231
Kingston
1. Draw a tetrahedral structure of (R)-2-bromobutane
2. Determine Whether the following compounds are chiral
a) 2,4-dimethylheptane
b)5-ethyl-3,3-dimethylheptane
Yes, 1 chiral carbon
No
c)cis-1,3-dimethylcyclohexane
No
d) 4,5-dimethylocta-2,6-diene
Yes, 2 chiral carbons
3. Assign R or S to the chiral centers of the following compound
4. Complete the following reactions
5. Synthesize the following compound from Benzene. Also name the compound.