Chapter 5, Problem 5.43P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The lowest molecular weight chiral compound that contains only $\text{C}$, $\text{H}$ and $\text{O}$ which also fits as an acyclic alcohol is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: The compound which contains an asymmetric carbon atom (carbon atom which is bonded with four different groups) is known as chiral compound. The chiral compound is always non-superimposable to its mirror image.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The lowest molecular weight chiral compound that contains only $\text{C}$, $\text{H}$ and $\text{O}$ which also fits as a ketone is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: The compound which contains an asymmetric carbon atom (carbon atom which is bonded with four different groups) is known as chiral compound. The chiral compound is always non-superimposable to its mirror image.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation: The lowest molecular weight chiral compound that contains only $\text{C}$, $\text{H}$ and $\text{O}$ which also fits as a cyclic ether is to be drawn.

Concept introduction: The compound which contains an asymmetric carbon atom (carbon atom which is bonded with four different groups) is known as chiral compound. The chiral compound is always non-superimposable to its mirror image.