Chapter 23, Problem 23.67E

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The chiral carbon atoms in citrate and isocitrate are to be identified.

Concept introduction:

An atom that has four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as the chiral atom. Chiral centers are also called as asymmetric or stereogenic centers. An atom that does not have four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as an achiral atom.