Chapter 6, Problem 6.19P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The anti-conformation of butane as an isolated structure has any stereocenters or not is to be determined. The stereo-centers in the anti-conformation of butane are to be identified if present.

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.