Chapter 21, Problem 158CP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The chiral carbon atoms present in estradiol are to be stated.

Concept introduction: A chiral carbon atom is defined as a carbon atom that is attached to four different types of atoms or groups of atoms and also known as asymmetric carbon. Estradiol is a steroid hormone with chemical formula $\left({\text{C}}_{\text{18}}{\text{H}}_{\text{24}}{\text{O}}_{\text{2}}\right)$ and consists of chiral carbon atoms.

To determine: The numbers of chiral carbon atoms present in estradiol