2 pentanol

[JustwantDDS]

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Which is correct?

or

from left to right, the OH on the 2nd carbon


why does it have to go from right to left? am i going crazy or something? i think i am..

 

[JustwantDDS]

A

or B:

theyre both right.

but on a chad's quiz, it totally changed my answer....
for newman projections...
anyone take his quizzes? quiz 2 question 12

 

[lex1489]

With newman projections always make sure you have the right number of carbons.

 

[DQLEUCD]

not sure what the question is but they are both the same compound.

 

[Baylor2011]

OP is confused about the newman projection question regarding this compound on chad's quiz.

His explanation is pretty easy to understand. Looking down the C-2 C-3 axis, the larger circle (C3) needs to have an ethyl substituent as well as 2 H's. The dot in the middle of the larger circle (C2) needs an OH, CH3, and H.

Take a look at it again, I didn't get that question right until I looked closer - stupid mistakes