Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
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ISBN: 9780073511214
Author: Francis A Carey Dr., Robert M. Giuliano
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
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Chapter 4, Problem 45DSP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Number of carbon atoms in 2-methylpentane which are prochirality centers are to be determined.

Concept introduction:

A tetrahedral sp3 achiral carbon atom can be transformed to the chiral carbon atom by replacement of one of the two identical atoms or groups. This carbon atom is the prochirality center.

Carbon which is bonded to three different types of atoms or groups can potentially be a prochirality center.

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