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13.20 Identify the chiral carbon in each of the following compounds: amphetamine (Benzedrine), a stimulant used in the treatment of hyperactivity. CH3 | CH2 | CH-NH2 b: norepinephrine; increases blood pressure and nerve transmission. OH | HO | CH | CH2 | NH2 | HOShow more…
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Amphetamine: $$ \text{CH}_3\text{CH}_2\text{CH}\text{NH}_2 $$ Norepinephrine: $$ \text{HOCH}_2\text{CH}_2\text{NH}_2 $$ Now, let's identify the chiral carbons. A chiral carbon is a carbon atom that is bonded to four different groups. In amphetamine, there is Show more…
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