Which one of the following statements is wrong for stereochemistry?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking to identify which of the provided statements about stereochemistry is incorrect. It presents five statements, and the goal is to evaluate them based on the concepts of stereochemistry.
Answer
Statement C is incorrect.
The incorrect statement is C. The configuration of a molecule cannot be changed without breaking a bond, as configurations are fixed arrangements of atoms.
Answer for screen readers
The incorrect statement is C. The configuration of a molecule cannot be changed without breaking a bond, as configurations are fixed arrangements of atoms.
More Information
Configurations are specific arrangements requiring bond breakage to change, unlike conformations, which can change via rotations around single bonds.
Tips
Confusing configuration with conformation, as only the latter allows change without breaking bonds.
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