What Is a Pseudochiral Carbon?

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A pseudochiral carbon is a carbon atom that is not chiral but can become chiral upon the addition of a substituent. This concept is often encountered in organic chemistry, particularly in the context of stereochemistry. The discussion highlights the lack of a clear definition in standard course materials, prompting users to seek external resources for clarification. Key references include IUPAC guidelines and specific organic chemistry textbooks that address prochiral and pseudochiral concepts.

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i am trying to understand what a pseudochiral carbon is? please help
thanks in advance
 
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Do you know the definition?
 
Yeah! What does your book say?

Do know at least know what chiral means?
 
Wax said:
Yeah! What does your book say?

Do know at least know what chiral means?

i know what a chiral carbon is and also what chiral means but do not know wat a pseudo chiral carbon is.actually def. of pseudo chiral carbon is not there in our course book but it is mentioned in our syllabus and while attempting some questions from some practice book there was a ques that how many pseudochiralcarbons are there in the given molecule.but i am not knowing wat a pseudo chial carbon is
 
thanks wax for ur support
 

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