Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
6th Edition
ISBN: 9781936221349
Author: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise
Publisher: W. H. Freeman
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Chapter 6, Problem 6.39AP
Interpretation Introduction

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The explanation for the fact that compound A can be resolved into enantiomers but the compound B cannot is to be stated.

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An atom that has four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as the chiral atom. Chiral centers are also called as asymmetric or stereogenic centers. An atom that does not have four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as an achiral atom.

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