Chemistry: An Introduction to General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (12th Edition)

by Timberlake, Karen C.

Published by Prentice Hall

ISBN 10: 0321908449

ISBN 13: 978-0-32190-844-5

Chapter 13 - Section 13.2 - Chiral Molecules - Questions and Problems - Page 441: 13.11b

Answer

This structure is achiral.

Work Step by Step

In order for a carbon to be chiral, it must be bonded to four unique atoms or groups. No carbon in this group meets that requirement.

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