how can you identify a chiral carbon in a molecule?

A chiral carbon is a carbon atom that is attached to 4 different types of atoms or groups of atoms.

NH
Answered by Naomi H. Chemistry tutor

2268 Views

See similar Chemistry IB tutors

Related Chemistry IB answers

All answers ▸

Why is the boiling point of PH3 lower than that of NH3?


What is the structure of fluoroform (CFH3)? Does it have a dipole, explain your answer.


Explain the size of atomic radii observed in the periodic table


Explain how successive ionization energies account for the existence of three main energy levels in the sodium atom.


We're here to help

contact us iconContact ustelephone icon+44 (0) 203 773 6020
Facebook logoInstagram logoLinkedIn logo

MyTutor is part of the IXL family of brands:

© 2026 by IXL Learning