EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Author: SIMEK
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25.5, Problem 25.8P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: An explanation to show that the phosphatidic acid is chiral, even though none of its fatty acids are chiral is to be stated and identification of asymmetric carbon in phosphatidic acid is to be done.

Concept introduction: A carbon atom, linked to four different functional groups in a compound is known as an asymmetric carbon. An asymmetric carbon is also known as chiral carbon.

To determine: An explanation to show that the phosphatidic acid is chiral, even though none of its fatty acids are chiral and identification of asymmetric carbon in phosphatidic acid.

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