Chapter 5, Problem 5.17P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: Two stereogenic centers in the given compound are to be labeled and all possible stereoisomers are to be drawn.

Concept introduction: A compound exhibits large number of stereoisomers when it contains more than one stereogenic centers. The maximum number of stereoisomers a compound with $n$ number of stereogenic centers can show is $2^{\text{n}}$. A carbon atom which is bonded to four different groups is termed as chiral center or stereogenic center.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: Two stereogenic centers of given compound are to be labeled and all possible stereoisomers are to be drawn.

Concept introduction: A compound exhibits number of stereoisomers when it contains more than one stereogenic centers. The maximum number of stereoisomers a compound with $n$ number of stereogenic centers can show is $2^{\text{n}}$. A carbon atom which is bonded to four different groups is termed as chiral center or stereogenic center.