Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions
Organic Chemistry Study Guide and Solutions
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781936221868
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.32AP
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structure of the chiral alkane which has the lowest molecular mass and do not contain a ring is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

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

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