Compound X, C8H17Cl, is a chiral product of the radical chlorination of 4-methylheptane. X reacts in SN2 fashion with NaI in acetone to form Z, C8H17I. When the reactant is the R-enantiomer of X, only the R-enantiomer of Z is formed. Draw a structural formula for X; do not show stereochemistry.

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Compound X, C8H17Cl, is a chiral product of the radical chlorination of 4-methylheptane.
X reacts in SN2 fashion with NaI in acetone to form Z, C8H17I. When the reactant is the R-enantiomer of X, only the R-enantiomer of Z is formed.
Draw a structural formula for X; do not show stereochemistry.

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