Which of these C5H8O isomers contains a plane of symmetry?

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Which of these C5H8O isomers contains a plane of symmetry?

2-Methylcyclobutanone

3-Cyclopenten-1-ol

2-Cyclopenten-1-ol

2007-10-20 14:28:13 · 2 answers · asked by student217 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

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3-Cyclopenten-1-ol

The plane passes through the OH and between the carbons of the C=C bond.

2007-10-20 14:35:48 · answer #1 · answered by steve_geo1 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋

3-cyclopenten-1-ol. The plane of symmetry passes throught the carbon atom bearing the OH group, perpendicular to the ring, and bisects the double bond between C3 and C4

2007-10-20 14:39:06 · answer #2 · answered by Double B 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋