Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions
Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions
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Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
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Chapter 16, Problem 16.68AP
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

An explanation as to why the given compound is chiral is to stated.

Concept introduction:

Chiral compounds are those whose mirror images are not superimposable to each other. Enantiomers of the chiral compounds are the mirror image of each other. A compound can be chiral due to the presence of an asymmetric carbon or the chiral axis.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

An explanation as to why the given compound is chiral and it racemizes when heated is to stated.

Concept introduction:

Chiral compounds are those whose mirror images are not superimposable to each other. Enantiomers of the chiral compounds are the mirror image of each other. A compound can be chiral due to the presence of an asymmetric carbon or the chiral axis.

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