Chapter 23, Problem 23.48QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Chirality and the alcohol based structural isomer should be identified for the given formula of ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{14}}\text{O}$

Concept introduction:

Isomer: Molecule has same molecular formula but different structural arrangement is called isomer.

Chiral: Absence of a plane of symmetry or a center of symmetry is called chiral molecule, a non-superimposable on its mirror image is called chiral. A carbon atom is attached by the four different groups is called chiral carbon.

Achiral: Presence of a plane of symmetry or a center of symmetry is called achiral molecule, a superimposable on its mirror image is called achiral. A carbon atom does not have four different groups is called achiral carbon