Inorganic Chemistry
Inorganic Chemistry
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321811059
Author: Gary L. Miessler, Paul J. Fischer, Donald A. Tarr
Publisher: Prentice Hall
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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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