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The number of compounds showing enantiomers among the following compounds is
Butan-2-ol, 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid, 2-Methylhexane, 2-Chlorobutane, 2-Bromo-2-chlorobutane,
2-Methylbutanoic acid, isopropyl chloride

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To determine the number of compounds showing enantiomers among the given compounds, we need to identify which of these compounds are optically active. A compound is optically active if it has at least one chiral center, which is a carbon atom bonded to four different groups. Let's analyze each compound step by step: 1. **Butan-2-ol**: - Structure: CH3-CH(OH)-CH2-CH3 - The carbon atom with the hydroxyl group (OH) is bonded to four different groups: CH3, CH2CH3, OH, and H. - Conclusion: Butan-2-ol has a chiral center and is optically active. It can show enantiomers. 2. **2-Hydroxypropanoic acid**: - Structure: CH3-CH(OH)-COOH - The carbon atom with the hydroxyl group is bonded to four different groups: CH3, COOH, OH, and H. - Conclusion: 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid has a chiral center and is optically active. It can show enantiomers. 3. **2-Methylhexane**: - Structure: CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-CH2-CH2-CH3 - The carbon atom at position 2 is bonded to two identical groups (CH3), which means it does not have a chiral center. - Conclusion: 2-Methylhexane is not optically active and cannot show enantiomers. 4. **2-Chlorobutane**: - Structure: CH3-CH(Cl)-CH2-CH3 - The carbon atom with the chlorine atom is bonded to four different groups: CH3, CH2CH3, Cl, and H. - Conclusion: 2-Chlorobutane has a chiral center and is optically active. It can show enantiomers. 5. **2-Bromo-2-chlorobutane**: - Structure: CH3-CH(Br)(Cl)-CH2-CH3 - The carbon atom at position 2 is bonded to four different groups: CH3, CH2CH3, Br, and Cl. - Conclusion: 2-Bromo-2-chlorobutane has a chiral center and is optically active. It can show enantiomers. 6. **2-Methylbutanoic acid**: - Structure: CH3-CH(CH3)-CH2-COOH - The carbon atom at position 2 is bonded to two identical groups (CH3), which means it does not have a chiral center. - Conclusion: 2-Methylbutanoic acid is not optically active and cannot show enantiomers. 7. **Isopropyl chloride**: - Structure: CH3-CH(Cl)-CH3 - The carbon atom with the chlorine atom is bonded to two identical groups (CH3), which means it does not have a chiral center. - Conclusion: Isopropyl chloride is not optically active and cannot show enantiomers. ### Summary of Findings: - Compounds that can show enantiomers: - Butan-2-ol - 2-Hydroxypropanoic acid - 2-Chlorobutane - 2-Bromo-2-chlorobutane - Compounds that cannot show enantiomers: - 2-Methylhexane - 2-Methylbutanoic acid - Isopropyl chloride ### Final Count: The number of compounds showing enantiomers is **4**.

To determine the number of compounds showing enantiomers among the given compounds, we need to identify which of these compounds are optically active. A compound is optically active if it has at least one chiral center, which is a carbon atom bonded to four different groups. Let's analyze each compound step by step: 1. **Butan-2-ol**: - Structure: CH3-CH(OH)-CH2-CH3 - The carbon atom with the hydroxyl group (OH) is bonded to four different groups: CH3, CH2CH3, OH, and H. - Conclusion: Butan-2-ol has a chiral center and is optically active. It can show enantiomers. ...
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