Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The stereochemical relationships among the three conformations of meso-2, 3-butanediol are to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A carbon atom that has four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as the chiral carbon atom. Chiral carbon centers are also called as asymmetric or stereogenic centers. A carbon atom that does not have four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as an achiral carbon atom.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The explanation for the fact that meso-2, 3-butanediol is achiral even through some of its conformations is chiral is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A carbon atom that has four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as the chiral carbon atom. Chiral carbon centers are also called as asymmetric or stereogenic centers. A carbon atom that does not have four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as an achiral carbon atom.

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