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Question

Consider the following compounds:

(i) Give the three-dimensional representation of each compound.

(ii) Does any of the compounds contain a chiral carbon atom?

(iii) Does any of the two compounds not contain a chiral center but is chiral?

Accepted Answer

(i)

(ii) Compound I contains chiral carbon atoms.

(iii) Compound II does not contain a chiral center but is a chiral molecule.

Answer

(i)

(ii) Compound II contains chiral carbon atoms.

(iii) Compound I does not contain a chiral center but is a chiral molecule.

Answer

(i)

(ii) Compounds I and II do not contain any chiral carbon atoms.

(iii) Compounds I and II do not contain a chiral center but are chiral molecules.

Answer

(i)

(ii) Compounds I and II do not contain any chiral carbon atoms.

(iii) Neither compounds I nor II meet the description.