How can I select the chiral centers?

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Dr. Hayek
Oct 23, 2015

#sp^3# carbon atoms that have four different substituents.

Explanation:

To identify stereogenic centres look for #sp^3# carbon atoms that have four different substituents.

Example:
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All circled carbon atoms are stereogenic centres. Don't forget the fourth substituent which is hydrogen (not showing on a skeletal structure).

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