Inorganic Chemistry
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Author: Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer, Donald A. Tarr
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Chapter 4, Problem 4.25P
Interpretation Introduction
Interpretation : Chirality in the given molecules is to be identified.
Concept Introduction : Chirality is defined as a geometric property of molecules. If a carbon atom is attached to 4 different groups then it is known as a chiral carbon.
Also, for a chiral molecule, the mirror image is not superimposable. These are optically active molecules.
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