Examples: The central carbon in serine is a chiral carbon. The amino group and hydrogen can rotate about the carbon.
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Chiral Center Definition
Chemistry Glossary Definition of Chiral Center
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Definition: A chiral center is defined as an atom in a molecule that is bonded to four different chemical species, allowing for optical isomerism.
Examples: The central carbon in serine is a chiral carbon. The amino group and hydrogen can rotate about the carbon.
Examples: The central carbon in serine is a chiral carbon. The amino group and hydrogen can rotate about the carbon.
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