What does prochiral mean?
Prochiral means (chemistry) having two constitutionally identical ligands (atoms or groups), replacement of either one by a different ligand making the molecule chiral.
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(chemistry) having two constitutionally identical ligands (atoms or groups), replacement of either one by a different ligand making the molecule chiral.
Use prochiral when its meaning, tone and grammar fit the full sentence. A synonym is not always a direct replacement.
Prochiral means (chemistry) having two constitutionally identical ligands (atoms or groups), replacement of either one by a different ligand making the molecule chiral.
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Use prochiral where its definition matches the intended context.
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