0

Guest

Courses New

What does the word “active” mean in nomenclature? And how do we know if a compound has an active radical?

What does the word “active” mean in nomenclature? And how do we know if a compound has an active radical?

Grade:11

1 Answers

Abhishek
24 Points
9 years ago
if you mean optically active then it depends upon the chirality of carbonn. The molecule will said to be optically active if it conntains one or more chiral carbon i.e. the carbon having attached to  four different atoms or molecules.

Think You Can Provide A Better Answer ?

Other Related Questions on Organic Chemistry

View all Questions »

ASK QUESTION

Get your questions answered by the expert for free

Answer and earn gift vouchers

Win Gift vouchers upto Rs 500/-

View courses by askIITians

Design classes One-on-One in your own way with Top IITians/Medical Professionals

Click Here Know More

Complete Self Study Package designed by Industry Leading Experts

Click Here Know More

Live 1-1 coding classes to unleash the Creator in your Child

Click Here Know More

a Complete All-in-One Study package Fully Loaded inside a Tablet!

Click Here Know More