Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 5 - Stereochemistry - Problems - Page 197: Problem 5-15 d

Answer

For this molecule, there is no allene because the 2 double bonds are not on the same central carbon. Therefore, there is no sp hybridization or linear geometry in this molecule. Simply draw out the butadiene in a zigzag geometry and add the H's Cl to carbons.

Work Step by Step

This molecule has no asymmetric carbon but is chiral.
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