Chirality: Problems
Problem 9/9
In this molecule, also, conformations with coplanar phenyl rings are inaccessible.
mirror image
What is the symmetry of the conformation presented here (central bond torsion angle 0°
90°)?
C
1
C
2
C
2
v
C
4
C
4
h
C
s
C
i
D
2
D
2
d
D
2
h
D
2
v
S
4
other
Is a molecule in this conformation (assumed to be rigid) chiral or achiral?
chiral
achiral
Is a sample of this compound separable into enantiomers? Why?
Yes, it is separable into enantiomers.
No, it is not separable into enantiomers.
(c)
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