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NOVELTY - Use of chiral compound (I) or (II), which crystallizes in Space Group 198 (P213), is claimed as a catalyst for an electrochemical reaction. USE - A chiral compound for use as catalyst for electrochemical reaction, used in electrode for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) or oxygen evolution reaction (OER) cell and a fuel cell (all claimed). ADVANTAGE - The improved catalysts comprising the chiral compound have a reduced amount of, preferably with no noble metals, such as platinum, palladium, or iridium. The catalysts show remarkable performance as catalysts, with low overpotentials, and high electrochemical stability over time. The catalysts have a larger intrinsic catalytic ability than pure platinum at the same overpotential. The chiral compounds exhibit high chemical stability and durability to allow for a stable and extended lifetime for water splitting reactions and fuel cells, so that they can produce hydrogen and power continuously in industrial applications. DETAILED DESCRIPTION - Use of chiral compound of formulae AT (I) or AT1T2 (II), which crystallizes in Space Group 198 (P213), is claimed as a catalyst for an electrochemical reaction. A=transition metal of IUPAC group 7, 8, 9, 10, or 11; T1=element of IUPAC group 2, 13, 14, or 15; and T2=element of IUPAC group 13, 14, 15, or 16. INDEPENDENT CLAIMS are included for: (1) electrode for hydrogen evolution reaction (HER) or oxygen evolution reaction (OER) cell comprising the chiral compound (I) or (II); and (2) manufacture of the chiral compound which involves preparing polycrystalline ingot from stoichiometric mixture of high purity elements of A and T1, or A, T1, and T2 using arc melt technique, crushing obtained ingot to obtain a powder, heating to 1100-1600 degrees C, and cooling to room temperature at a rate of 1-5 degrees C/hour.