Question
Chemistry Question on Isomerism in Coordination Compounds
The maximum number of possible isomers (including stereoisomers) which may be formed on mono-bromination of 1-methylcyclohex-1-ene using Br2 and UV light is ___.
Answer
The monobromination of 1-methylcyclohexene under UV light occurs via a free radical mechanism. This process generates allyl radicals, which are stabilized through resonance, and secondary alkyl radicals, which are stabilized through hyperconjugation. Among the seven resulting products, six exhibit optical activity, leading to the formation of a total of 13 possible isomers.