Organic Chemistry
9th Edition
ISBN: 9781305080485
Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 5.2, Problem 1P
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Interpretation:
The chirality of the following objects is to be determined.
Concept introduction:
All objects may be classified with respect to a property we call chirality (from the Greek cheir meaning hand).
(i) Dissymmetry: The absence of reflective symmetry elements. All dissymmetric objects are chiral.
(ii) Asymmetry: The absence of all symmetry elements. All asymmetric objects are chiral.
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