Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.7P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason why the given chiral phosphate ester cannot be isolated in an optically active form is to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

A chiral atom is one which is attached to four different atoms or groups of atoms. In phosphate esters, the central phosphorus atom is chiral but if there is resonance and rapid movement of protons, then the chiral species cannot be isolated.

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