Tell whether the stereogenic centers marked with an asterisk in the following structures have the R or the S configuration: CH, H. CO,H b. H2N- CH а. с. CH,OH (-)-serine (an amino acid found in proteins) H CH(CH3), (-)-menthone (found in peppermint) (+)-amphetamine (central nervous system stimulant)

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Tell whether the stereogenic centers marked with an asterisk in the following structures have the R or the
S configuration:
CH3
H
CO,H
b. H2N-CH
с.
а.
CH,OH
(-)-serine
(an amino acid
found in proteins)
H
CНICH)2
(-)-menthone
(found in peppermint)
(+)-amphetamine
(central nervous
system stimulant)
Transcribed Image Text:Tell whether the stereogenic centers marked with an asterisk in the following structures have the R or the S configuration: CH3 H CO,H b. H2N-CH с. а. CH,OH (-)-serine (an amino acid found in proteins) H CНICH)2 (-)-menthone (found in peppermint) (+)-amphetamine (central nervous system stimulant)
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