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Interpretation:
The R,S configurations of the three chirality centers in
Concept introduction:
The absolute configuration of a chirality center is determined on the basis of the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog rules.
As per CIP rules, the four groups attached to the chiral carbon are given priorities according to the
Hydrogen is always given the lowest priority as it is the lightest element.
If two atoms directly attached to the chiral carbon are the same, the atoms/groups attached to the two are compared to determine relative priority.
The arrangement of the three highest priority atoms/groups with the least priority atom/group at the back determines the absolute configuration. If they are arranged clockwise, the configuration is R. If arranged counterclockwise, the configuration is S.
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Chapter 24 Solutions
Organic Chemistry - Standalone book
- Identify pairs of molecules that represent enantiomers and diastereomers and identify each center stereogenic by writing R or S next to it.arrow_forwardDesiganate the (R) or (S) configuration at each chirality center in the following compounds.arrow_forwardName the compounds shown below. Use an R of an S to label each chirality centerarrow_forward
- absolute configuration of the chirality center ? C1 is left and C2 is rightarrow_forward(A) How many chirality centers does the following molecule contain? (B) How many stereoisomers are possible for this molecule? (C) Assign R,S designation to each chiral carbonarrow_forwardIdentify chiral center and assign configuration (R or S) of each one in the compound.arrow_forward
Organic Chemistry: A Guided InquiryChemistryISBN:9780618974122Author:Andrei StraumanisPublisher:Cengage Learning