Question

multiple choice 2 points

the boiling point of s - 2 - butanol is 99°c. what is the boiling point of r - 2 - butanol?

150°c

• 99°c

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99°c

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Explanation:

Step1: Recognize enantiomers

S - 2 - butanol and R - 2 - butanol are enantiomers.

Step2: Recall property of enantiomers

Enantiomers have identical physical properties (except for the direction of rotation of plane - polarized light). Boiling point is a physical property.
So, the boiling point of R - 2 - butanol is the same as that of S - 2 - butanol, which is 99°C.

Answer:

99°C