S-bromochlorofluoromethane

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2018-06-29
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This simple organic molecule, (*S*)-bromochlorofluoromethane, demonstrates the phenomenon of **chirality** - if you compare it to its mirror image, the two are not super-posable! The two mirror image forms are **enantiomers**. This is analogous to your right and left hands. Chirality, and **stereochemistry** more generally, is a really important topic in organic chemistry, with real world impacts on pharmaceuticals and drug discovery. Learn more at https://organicchemexplained.com