Question

Which of the following compounds contain at least one stereogenic center? If none of the compounds contain at least one stereogenic center, then don't select any and just submit your answer. Hint:Draw the compounds

a. 1,3-dichloropropane
b. 1,3-dimethylcyclobutane
c. 2,2-dichloropropane
d. 3-methylpentane

Answer 1

1,3-dichloropropane contains at least one stereogenic center, while the other compounds do not. The correct option is (a).

Step-by-step explanation:

The compound 1,3-dichloropropane contains at least one stereogenic center. A stereogenic center, also known as a chiral center, is a carbon atom that is bonded to four different groups. In 1,3-dichloropropane, the central carbon atom is bonded to two chlorine atoms, a hydrogen atom, and a methyl group. Since these four groups are different, the compound has one stereogenic center.

The other compounds listed do not contain any stereogenic centers. 1,3-dimethylcyclobutane has two methyl groups attached to the same carbon atom, making it achiral. 2,2-dichloropropane and 3-methylpentane do not have any carbon atoms bonded to four different groups, so they do not have stereogenic centers.