Chemistry Chirality: why these molecules are not chiral?

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The discussion focuses on the concept of chirality in molecules, explaining that a chiral carbon must be attached to four different groups, which is not the case for the first two compounds in the provided image. It emphasizes that chirality is defined by the non-superimposability of a molecule's mirror image, rather than solely the presence of chiral carbons. The last compound is identified as chiral because it meets the criteria for non-superimposability. Participants are encouraged to visualize mirror images to better understand the concept. Overall, the key takeaway is that chirality is determined by molecular symmetry and not just the presence of chiral centers.
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Homework Statement


Look at the image please. The image shows 3 pairs of compounds. Explain why the first two are not chiral but the last one is chiral.

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Homework Equations



Ar means Aromatic ring

Aquirais means aquiral
Quirais means chiral


The Attempt at a Solution



A chiral carbon is linked to four different groups of atoms. However, this doesn't happen in any of them.
 
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A chiral molecule need not have a chiral carbon..morever a molecule having more than one chiral carbons may not be chiral...The only necessary condition for a molecule to be chiral is non superimposability on its mirror image...try making mirror images of the given compounds and try to superimpose them on each other using your mind...this method works well for such simple compounds
 
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