How many asymmetric centers (chiral carbons) does the starting material benzoin contain? How many stereoisomers are possible for benzoin? What are these called? Is there a relationship between the R or S assignment and the sign of specific rotation?

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How many asymmetric centers (chiral
carbons) does the starting material benzoin
contain?
How many stereoisomers are possible for
benzoin?
What are these called?
Is there a relationship between the R or S
assignment and the sign of specific rotation?
Transcribed Image Text:How many asymmetric centers (chiral carbons) does the starting material benzoin contain? How many stereoisomers are possible for benzoin? What are these called? Is there a relationship between the R or S assignment and the sign of specific rotation?
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