Why Should the Chirality of an Ammonium Salt with Four

question 28

Multiple Choice

Why should the chirality of an ammonium salt with four different groups on the nitrogen atom not be ignored?

• A)Because there is rapid interconversion between the two isomeric forms at room temperature
• B)Because interconversion cannot occur between the two isomeric forms at room temperature
• C)Because the compound would be a meso compound
• D)Because the compound would be a racemic mixture

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Definitions:

Cytoskeleton

A complex network of interlinking filaments and tubules that extends throughout the cytoplasm, providing structural support and facilitating cellular movement.

Membrane-bound

Membrane-bound refers to any structure encased within a lipid bilayer membrane, typically used to describe organelles within eukaryotic cells.

Nucleolus

A small, dense structure within the nucleus of a cell where ribosomal RNA (rRNA) is synthesized and ribosomal subunits are assembled.

DNA Replication

The biological process of producing two identical replicas of DNA from one original DNA molecule, essential for cell division.