To represent 2-bromopentane in three-dimensional structure, we can describe it in terms of its molecular structure and stereochemistry. 2-bromopentane is a five-carbon alkane with a bromine atom attached to the second carbon.
Condensed Structural Formula
The condensed structural formula for 2-bromopentane is: \[ \text{CH}_3\text{CHBrCH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{CH}_3 \]
Expanded Structural Formula
The expanded structural formula can be depicted as:
Br
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CH3 - CH - CH2 - CH2 - CH3
3D Structure Representation
In a three-dimensional representation, 2-bromopentane can also be illustrated using wedge-dash notation, where solid wedges represent bonds that project out of the plane of the paper, and dashed lines represent bonds that are behind the plane.
Here is a simplified representation of the 3D structure:
CH3
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CH - Br
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CH2
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CH2
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CH3
Key Points:
- The bromine atom (Br) is attached to the second carbon (C2) of the pentane chain.
- The molecule can exist in different conformations due to rotation around single bonds.
- There is no need for stereochemical descriptors (like R/S) because the bromine is not attached to a carbon with four different substituents, which would create chirality.
You can visualize and model the 3D structure using molecular visualization software or drawing tools that support 3D molecular representations.