Campbell Biology
Campbell Biology
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ISBN: 9780135188743
Author: Urry
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 4, Problem 8TYU
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To identify: The hydrocarbon molecule that has an asymmetric carbon atom in its structure.

Concept introduction: “ An asymmetric carbon is a carbon that is attached with four different atoms or groups of atoms”.

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