Question:medium

Which of the following statements is true about the Citrate?

(A). It is a secondary alcohol
(B). It is a chiral molecule
(C). It is formed by Claisen condensation reaction
(D). It is prochiral and a tertiary alcohol

Choose the correct answer from the options given below:

Show Hint

Citrate's prochirality explains why the asymmetric enzyme aconitase can convert an achiral molecule into the chiral molecule isocitrate.
  • (A), (B) and (C) only.
  • (C) and (D) only.
  • (A) and (C).
  • (B) and (C) only.
Show Solution

The Correct Option is B

Solution and Explanation

Was this answer helpful?
0