Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
2nd Edition
ISBN: 9781118452288
Author: David R. Klein
Publisher: WILEY
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Chapter 5, Problem 46PP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: For the given set of molecules the symmetrical relationship should be identified.

Concept Introduction: The plane of symmetry is an imaginary plane that two groups a molecule into halves that are mirror images of each other.

For example a special center point for certain kinds of symmetry figures. If a figure and be rotated 180 about a point (P) and looking identical to the original, then P and end up looking identical to the original, then P is a point of symmetry or plane of symmetry.

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