Chemistry · Unit 4 · Properties and structure of organic materials · Structure of organic compounds

Identify chiral carbon atoms.

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The structural formula of 2-bromobutane is shown below. $$\text{CH}_3\text{-CHBr-CH}_2\text{-CH}_3$$ (a) Identify the chiral carbon atom in this molecule. (1 mark) (b) Explain why this carbon atom is chiral. (1 mark)

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Question 2

Identify which carbon atom in the molecule 2-bromopropanoic acid is chiral.

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Question 3

Identify the compound that contains a chiral carbon atom.

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