Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 7, Problem 7.75AP
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(a)

Interpretation:

The total number of stereochemical ways by which the two rings in a bridged bicyclic compound can be joined is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A molecule which contains two rings joined together is known as bicyclic molecule. The compound in which the two rings share three or more than three atoms and the two bridgehead atoms are separated through a bridge possessing at least one atom is known as bridged bicyclic compound.

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(b)

Interpretation:

Among the bridged bicyclic compounds, bicyclo[2.2.2]octane and bicyclo[25.25.25]heptaheptacontane, the compound that has the stereoisomers which are highly stable and can be isolated easily is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A molecule which contains two rings joined together is known as bicyclic molecule. The compound in which the two rings share three or more than three atoms and the two bridgehead atoms are separated through a bridge possessing at least one atom is known as bridged bicyclic compound.

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