Question

what is meant by beta carbon atom?

Answer 1

The alpha carbon (Cα) in organic molecules refers to the first carbon atom that attaches to a functional group, such as a carbonyl. The secondcarbon atom is called the beta carbon(Cβ), and the system continues naming in alphabetical order with Greek letters.

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Answer 2

The 1st carbon atom attached to the functional grp is called the alpha carbon atom and the 2nd carbon atom attached to the functional group is called the beta carbon atom