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A molecule having a plane of symmetry is a chiral molecule.

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To determine whether the statement "A molecule having a plane of symmetry is a chiral molecule" is true or false, we need to understand the concepts of chirality and symmetry in molecules. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Define Chirality**: - A chiral molecule is one that cannot be superimposed on its mirror image. This means that if you were to create a mirror image of the molecule, the two would not align perfectly. 2. **Understand Plane of Symmetry**: ...
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  3. A molecule having a plane of symmetry is a chiral molecule.

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  5. An asymmetric carbon atom is a chiral centre.

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  7. Do Diastereoisomers have similar physical properties?

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  9. When a drop of water is added to anhydrous CuSO4, it turns blue.

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  12. In Duma's method, nitrogen is estimated as NH3.

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  14. Why does vanadium pentoxide acts as a catalyst?

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