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5.11 Prochirality

Closely related to the concept of chirality, and particularly important in biological chemistry, is the notion of prochirality. A molecule is said to be prochiral if it can be converted from achiral t

1. Closely related to the concept of chirality, and particularl

Closely related to the concept of chirality, and particularl

2. In addition to compounds with planar, sp^{\text{2}}-hybridiz

In addition to compounds with planar, sp^{\text{2}}-hybridiz

3. A large number of biological reactions involve prochiral com

A large number of biological reactions involve prochiral com

4. Determining the stereochemistry of reactions at prochirality

Determining the stereochemistry of reactions at prochirality

5. Problem 5-24 The lactic acid that builds up in tired muscles

Problem 5-24 The lactic acid that builds up in tired muscles

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