Who received the Nobel Prize 'for his research in the stereochemistry of organic molecules and reactions' in 1975?
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Correct answer: A
Explanation
The correct answer is option 1 i.e. Vladimir Prelog.
Vladimir Prelog (shared with John Cornforth) was awarded 'for his research into the stereochemistry of organic molecules and reactions.'
Key Contributions:
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Stereochemistry: Prelog established rules (Prelog's rule) to predict chiral molecule behavior.
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Molecular Topology: He classified complex organic structures, aiding drug design.
Cornforth focused on enzyme mechanisms, while Prelog's work laid foundations for asymmetric synthesis.