Question
Organic Chemistry Question on Chirality & symmetry of organic molecules with or without chiral centres
The correct statement(s) about the relationship for the H-atoms in the following compounds is (are) :
A
H1 and H3 are enantiotopic; H2 and H3 are diastereotopic.
B
H1 and H3 are diastereotopic; H2 and H3 are enantiotopic.
C
H5 and H7 are enantiotopic; H6 and H7 are homotopic.
D
H5 and H7 are homotopic; H6 and H7 are enantiotopic.
Answer
H1 and H3 are enantiotopic; H2 and H3 are diastereotopic.
Explanation
Solution
The correct option is (A) : H1 and H3 are enantiotopic; H2 and H3 are diastereotopic and (C) : H5 and H7 are enantiotopic; H6 and H7 are homotopic.