The configuration ( R , S ) is to be assigned at each chirality center in Darvon. Concept Introduction: ▸ The molecules which are non-superimposable or not identical with their mirror images are known as chiral molecules. ▸ A pair of two mirror images which are non-identical is known as enantiomers which are optically active. ▸ The objects or molecules which are superimposable with their mirror images are achiral objects or molecules and these objects have a centre of symmetry or plane of symmetry. ▸ The achiral compounds in which plane of symmetry is present internally and consists of chiral centres are known as meso compounds but they are optically inactive. ▸ The stereoisomers which are non-superimposable on each other and not mirror images of each other are known as diastereomers. ▸ Chiral molecules are capable of rotating plane polarized light ▸ The molecules which are superimposable or identical with their mirror images are known as achiral molecules, and achiral molecules are not capable of rotating the plane-polarised light. ▸ Priority is given to all the four group attached to the chirality center. ▸ Priority is assigned according to the atomic number of the atom. Higher the atomic number, higher the priority given. ▸ If priority cannot be assigned according to atomic mass , then assign the priority according to the first point of difference. ▸ After giving priority to the four groups, rotate the molecule such that the fourth priority group is away from the observer. ▸ Now, move from a to b to c; if the direction is clockwise, then the chiral center is designated as ( R ) and if the direction is anticlockwise, then the chiral center is designated as ( S ) .

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The configuration (R,S) is to be assigned at each chirality center in Darvon.

Concept Introduction:

▸ The molecules which are non-superimposable or not identical with their mirror images are known as chiral molecules.

▸ A pair of two mirror images which are non-identical is known as enantiomers which are optically active.

▸ The objects or molecules which are superimposable with their mirror images are achiral objects or molecules and these objects have a centre of symmetry or plane of symmetry.

▸ The achiral compounds in which plane of symmetry is present internally and consists of chiral centres are known as meso compounds but they are optically inactive.

▸ The stereoisomers which are non-superimposable on each other and not mirror images of each other are known as diastereomers.

▸ Chiral molecules are capable of rotating plane polarized light

▸ The molecules which are superimposable or identical with their mirror images are known as achiral molecules, and achiral molecules are not capable of rotating the plane-polarised light.

▸ Priority is given to all the four group attached to the chirality center.

▸ Priority is assigned according to the atomic number of the atom. Higher the atomic number, higher the priority given.

▸ If priority cannot be assigned according to atomic mass, then assign the priority according to the first point of difference.

▸ After giving priority to the four groups, rotate the molecule such that the fourth priority group is away from the observer.

▸ Now, move from a to b to c; if the direction is clockwise, then the chiral center is designated as (R) and if the direction is anticlockwise, then the chiral center is designated as (S).

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