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A Simple Illustration of Hemihedral Faces

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Addison Ault

Department of Chemistry, Cornell College, Mount Vernon, IA 52314

J. Chem. Educ., 2004, 81 (11), p 1605

DOI: 10.1021/ed081p1605

Publication Date (Web): November 1, 2004

Abstract

A pair of blocks is described that illustrate exactly the enantiomeric relationship that led Pasteur to the concept of molecular chirality. The blocks are enantiomeric and have C₂ symmetry.

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Second-Year Undergraduate

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Demonstrations

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Chirality / Optical Activity

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Received: August 03, 2009

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