Concept explainers
Interpretation:
The chirality of isomeric alcohol having molecular formula
Concept introduction:
A chiral carbon atom is one which is attached to four different atoms or groups.
Different compounds having the same molecular formula are called isomers. They may differ in their constitution or arrangement of atoms in space.
Answer to Problem 26P
Solution:
Isomeric alcohols having the molecular formula
Isomeric alcohols having the molecular formula
Explanation of Solution
There are
The remaining
An alcohol is said to be chiral if a carbon atom in it is attached to four different atoms or groups.
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