Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The chiral conformations of
Concept introduction:
Newman projections are drawn to visualize the different conformations of a compound around
(b)
Interpretation:
The reason for the fact that
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 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.
(c)
Interpretation:
The staggered conformations of
Concept introduction:
The sawhorse representation is used to show the above carbon atom on right side in a molecule. The staggered from forms when all-atom is away from each other. The eclipsed form forms when all two atoms come in front of each other. The potential energy of the eclipsed form is higher than that of staggered form.
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