The Reason for Handedness in Molecules: Chirality Chirality center Most common cause of chirality in an organic molecule is the presence of a tetrahedral carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups The central carbon atom in 5-bromodecane Chirality is a property of the entire molecule Chirality center is the source of chirality Substituents on carbon 5 Br -H CH3CH2CH2CH2CH2CCH2CH2CH2CH3 -Br H -CH2CH2CH2CH3(butyl) 5-Bromodecane (chiral) -CH2CH2CH2CH2CH3(pentyl) Cengsge Leaming.All Rights ReservedChirality center ▪ Most common cause of chirality in an organic molecule is the presence of a tetrahedral carbon atom bonded to four different atoms or groups ▪ The central carbon atom in 5-bromodecane ▪ Chirality is a property of the entire molecule ▪ Chirality center is the source of chirality The Reason for Handedness in Molecules: Chirality