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Achiral compound X has the formula
C8H17Br. Y,
C8H17Cl, is chiral.
X undergoes base-promoted E2 elimination to give a
single alkene product Z. Under similar conditions
Y produces a mixture of alkenes, including
Z.
Catalytic hydrogenation of Z affords
2-methylheptane. Propose structures for X and
Y.