Asked by Punitha Nallusamy on May 25, 2024
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Is the molecule shown below chiral or achiral?
(CH3)3CCH(CH3)2
Chiral
Pertaining to molecules that are not superimposable on their mirror images, often leading to optical activity.
Achiral
Describes a molecule that is superposable on its mirror image and does not exhibit chirality.
- Recognize and explain the significance of chirality in molecules.
- Review molecules for symmetry elements and conclude on their chirality.
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Learning Objectives
- Recognize and explain the significance of chirality in molecules.
- Review molecules for symmetry elements and conclude on their chirality.