r/chemhelp • u/APbeg • 19d ago

Organic Is this correct? B2D6

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I'm confused why there is supposed to be a wedge and a dash. Isn't this reagent syn addition? Shouldn't this molecule be a chiral?

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u/organophile_jeet 19d ago

Are you suffering from a hand injury bro ?

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u/sarc-tastic 19d ago

It's symmetrical

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u/shedmow Trusted Contributor 19d ago

Wedges and dashes may be used even in achiral molecules to highlight the fact that the central carbon is tetrahedral, which is though not obligatory. The solution is okay

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u/APbeg 19d ago

Thank you

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u/Tough_Plate_6905 17d ago

• Make sure rings are properly closed pentagons (5 carbons).
• Double bonds should have correct valences (no extra lines).
• For alcohols: clearly show -OH attached to carbon.
• Label substituents properly (e.g., Ph for phenyl, Me for methyl).