Hexaphenylbenzene is a unique organic molecule. Besides its high level of symmetry, it is one of the few molecules that are chiral without having a chiral center. What is the definition of chirality? What is the definition of a chiral center? How does hexaphenylbenzene fit the definition of being a chiral molecule?

Hexaphenylbenzene is a unique organic molecule. Besides its high level of symmetry, it is one of the few molecules that are chiral without having a chiral center. What is the definition of chirality? What is the definition of a chiral center? How does hexaphenylbenzene fit the definition of being a chiral molecule?

Chemistry: The Molecular Science

5th Edition

ISBN:9781285199047

Author:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Publisher:John W. Moore, Conrad L. Stanitski

Chapter7: Molecular Structures

Section7.2: Predicting Molecular Shapes: Vsepr

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