Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
Organic Chemistry: Structure and Function
8th Edition
ISBN: 9781319079451
Author: K. Peter C. Vollhardt, Neil E. Schore
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 5, Problem 68P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The non-optically active compound needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction:The compound which has stereocenteric atom with four different groups called optically active compound. The optically active compound gives polarized light when passes through the material.

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