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Explain the following: What is stereocen...

Explain the following: What is stereocentre and how it is related to a chiral centre?

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### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Definition of Stereocenter**: A stereocenter is a point in a molecule that can give rise to stereoisomers. It is often associated with a carbon atom that can be either sp² or sp³ hybridized, meaning it can have single or double bonds. 2. **Example of Stereocenter**: Consider a molecule with a carbon atom bonded to different groups. For instance, if we have a carbon atom with two identical groups and two different groups, it can lead to cis and trans isomers. In this case, the carbon atom acts as a stereocenter. ...
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