Chapter 5, Problem 5.15P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The number of chiral centers in the given molecule is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An atom must be ${\text{sp}}^{\text{3}}$ hybridized and must be attached to four different atoms or groups to be classified as a chiral center. A nitrogen atom can be considered as a chiral center if it is bonded to four groups, and has a 1+ charge.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

Number of chiral centers in the given molecule is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An atom must be ${\text{sp}}^{\text{3}}$ hybridized and must be attached to four different atoms or groups to be classified as a chiral center. A nitrogen atom can be considered as a chiral center it is bonded to four groups and has a 1+ charge.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

Number of chiral centers in the given molecule is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An atom must be ${\text{sp}}^{\text{3}}$ hybridized and must be attached to four different atoms or groups to be classified as a chiral center. A nitrogen atom can be considered as a chiral center as it is bonded to four groups and has a 1+ charge.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

Number of chiral centers in the given molecule is to be determined.

Concept introduction:

An atom must be ${\text{sp}}^{\text{3}}$ hybridized and must be attached to four different atoms or groups to be classified as a chiral center. A nitrogen atom can be considered as a chiral center it is bonded to four groups and has a 1+ charge.