Which Carbon of L-Dopa Is a Chirality Center

question 43

Multiple Choice

Which carbon of L-dopa is a chirality center?

• A) carbon A
• B) carbon B
• C) carbon C
• D) carbon D
• E) carbon E

---

Definitions:

Methanol

A simple alcohol with the formula CH₃OH, used as a solvent, antifreeze, fuel, and as feedstock for chemical synthesis.

Balanced Equation

A chemical equation in which the number of atoms for each element is the same on both the reactant and product sides.

Propanol

An alcohol with the chemical formula C3H8O, used as a solvent and antiseptic.

Balanced Equation

A chemical equation where the number of atoms for each element is equal on both the reactant and product sides, indicating conservation of mass.