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Test 3: Disubstituted Cycloalkanes
5. Chirality / Chirality Test 3 - Disubstituted Cycloalkanes Shortcuts / Problem 7
Problem 7

Consider the following molecules:
a. Ethane
b. cis-1,3-dimethylcyclopentane
c. trans-1,3-dichlorocyclohexaneFor each compound, determine whether the molecule has an internal plane of symmetry. If it does, draw the plane of symmetry. Also, determine if each molecule is chiral or achiral.