Chapter 6, Problem 6.3P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The planes and centers of symmetry in the given achiral object are to be shown.

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 as 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.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The planes and centers of symmetry in the given achiral object are to be shown.

Concept introduction:

An object that is asymmetrical and non-superimposable on its mirror image is known as a chiral object. These types of object are not identical in all directions. An object that is symmetrical and superimposable on its mirror image is known as the achiral object. These types of objectfrom two identical halves when cutting through the center.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The planes and centers of symmetry in the given achiral object are to be shown.

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 as 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.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation:

The planes and centers of symmetry in the given achiral object are to be shown.

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 as 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.

Interpretation Introduction

(e)

Interpretation:

The planes and centers of symmetry in the given achiral object are to be shown.

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 as 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.

Interpretation Introduction

(f)

Interpretation:

The planes and centers of symmetry in the given achiral object are to be shown.

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 as 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.