Prochiral
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech adjective
Quick meaning: Prochiral is an adjective meaning (chemistry) having two constitutionally identical ligands (atoms or groups), replacement of either one by a different ligand making the molecule chiral.
Meaning
(chemistry) having two constitutionally identical ligands (atoms or groups), replacement of either one by a different ligand making the molecule chiral.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ketones, proprochiral, heterochiral, cryptochiral, homochiral, homodisubstituted.
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