How can diastereomers be chiral?
1 Answer
Diastereomers are geometric isomers that are NOT mirror images.
Explanation:
Given this definition, it is fairly easy to suggest examples. Now take
If we go to an organic molecule with 2 stereocentres, which I acknowledge was the subject of your question, there could be
It is worth trying to get your head around this, and also practise building models, and representing those models on the printed page.