The first alkane to show optical isomerism is 3-methylhexane.

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Problem

The first alkane to show optical isomerism is 3-methylhexane. (a) Draw the condensed structural formula of 3-methylhexane and identify the chiral carbon. (b) Determine the structure and name of the first alcohol that shows optical isomerism.

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