MHT CET202013 Oct 2020Evening ShiftChemistryGeneral Organic ChemistryActual
Which from following compounds does NOT contain phantom atom?
Options
- AAcetaldehyde
- BMethyl cyanide
- Cn - propyl alcohol
- DPropionic acid
Correct answer
C. n - propyl alcohol
Step-by-step solution
New rule: Expand out multiple bonds with "Phantom atoms" In order to properly compare, we "expand out" all multiple bonds and treat them as single bonds attached to "phantom atoms" (in blue) Note that the process of assigning "phantom atoms" to the nitrogen involves looking "backwards" towards the chiral center. This is the only case we ever do this!