Chemistry: Atoms First (2nd Edition)

by Zumdahl, Steven S.; Zumdahl, Susan A.

Published by Cengage Learning

ISBN 10: 1305079248

ISBN 13: 978-1-30507-924-3

Chapter 21 - Exercises - Page 881h: 105

Answer

The given structure have Four (04) no. of chiral C atoms which are pointed out with star (*) marks as seen below:

Work Step by Step

When four different groups are bonded with a 'C' atom then the C atom is said to be chiral C atom. One example is illustrated below.

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