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Differentiate between chiral and achiral molecules. |
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Answer» Solution :A chiral MOLECULE is one that is not superimposable on its mirror IMAGE. These molecules CONTAIN one asymmetric or chiral CARBON atom. For EXAMPLE, butan-2-ol. An achiral molecule, on the other hand, is one which is superimposable on its mirror image. For example, propan-2-ol. |
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