5 Questions
What defines an asymmetric carbon?
A carbon atom attached to four different atom groups
What property do substances with asymmetric carbons exhibit?
Shows optical activity
Which of the following is a characteristic of substances with asymmetric carbons?
Exhibit stereoisomerism
In which molecule would you find an example of an asymmetric carbon?
Glyceraldehyde
What distinguishes substances with asymmetric carbons from those without?
Ability to exhibit stereoisomerism
Study Notes
Asymmetric Carbon
- Asymmetric carbon is a carbon atom attached to four different atom groups
- Example: the middle carbon atom of glyceraldehyde
Properties of Substances with Asymmetric Carbon
- Shows stereoisomerism
- Shows optical activity (optical isomers)
Learn about asymmetric carbon atoms in organic chemistry, which are carbon atoms attached to four different groups. Understand the properties of substances with asymmetric carbon, including stereoisomerism and optical activity.
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