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What is Asymmetric catalysis?

Also known as: chiral ligand

Definition 28.17 University Chemistry — Year 3 · Chapter 28 — Asymmetric Synthesis

Asymmetric catalysis is enantioselective synthesis with a chiral catalyst used in small amount; for metal catalysts, the chirality usually comes from a chiral ligand.

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