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What is an asymmetric or chiral carbon?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Asymmetric or Chiral Carbon**: - An asymmetric or chiral carbon is defined as a carbon atom that is bonded to four different atoms or groups. This unique arrangement allows for the existence of two non-superimposable mirror images, known as enantiomers. 2. **Understanding Chirality**: - Chirality is a property of a molecule that makes it non-superimposable on its mirror image. This means that if you were to create a mirror image of the molecule, you would not be able to align the two perfectly, indicating that the molecule has a distinct "handedness." ...
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