The addition of HCL to 1-hexene, is it racemic?

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The addition of HCL to 1-hexene, is it racemic?

2007-05-27 14:45:25 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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Yes. There is no asymmetric catalyst or reagent involved, so the product is a mixture or (R)- and (S)-2-chlorohexane.

2007-05-27 14:57:39 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Yes. In agreement with Markovnikov's rule, you'll get one product 2-chlorohexane, although, you can get two enantiomers, R and S, as you will have three different substituents - H, CH3 and C4H9

2007-05-27 21:55:37 · answer #2 · answered by Chris 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Do your own homework

2007-05-27 21:49:53 · answer #3 · answered by coachfolds 3 · 0⤊ 2⤋