If Pairs of Enantiomers Are Only Counted Once, How Many

question 10

Multiple Choice

If pairs of enantiomers are only counted once, how many aldehydes with the molecular formula C₅H₁₀O are chiral?

• A) 0
• B) 1
• C) 2
• D) 3

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Thyroid-Stimulating Hormone

Anterior pituitary hormone; stimulates secretion of thyroid hormone by the thyroid.

Parathyroid Hormone

A hormone produced by the parathyroid glands that regulates calcium levels in the blood and bones.

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Hypothalamus

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