Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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ISBN 10: 0321768418
ISBN 13: 978-0-32176-841-4

Chapter 5 - Stereochemistry - Problems - Page 176: Problem 5-1

Answer

The roll of paper, spoon, knot, salt bottle, and wine opener are achiral because they all have planes of symmetry and their mirror images are the same as the original objects.

Work Step by Step

The chair, rifle, can opener, and sled are chiral because their mirror images are different from the original image.
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