Prochiral

adj

adj ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    having two constitutionally identical ligands (atoms or groups), replacement of either one by a different ligand making the molecule chiral not-comparable

Etymology

From pro- + chiral.

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