Chapter 17, Problem 17.7E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chiral carbon in amphetamine along with the four different groups connected to it is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

A carbon atom that has four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as chiral carbon atom. Chiral carbon centers are also called as asymmetric or stereogenic centers. The naming of chiral center and geometric isomers are based on Cahn-Ingold-Prelog priority rules.