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Question

Determine if (i) 1,5-dichlorocyclooctane and (ii) 2,4-dichloropentane have any achiral stereoisomers.

Accepted Answer

Both molecules have achiral stereoisomers.

Answer

Neither of the molecules has an achiral stereoisomer.

Answer

Only 2,4-dichloropentane has an achiral stereoisomer.

Answer

Only 1,5-dichlorocyclooctane has an achiral stereoisomer.