Textbook Question
Draw the enantiomer, if any, for each structure.
(g)
(h)
5. Chirality
Enantiomers vs. Diastereomers
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What is the relationship between these two molecules?
A
Conformational isomers
B
Diastereomers
C
Identical
D
Enantiomers
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Identify the chiral centers in each molecule. In both molecules, the chiral centers are the carbon atoms bonded to the bromine (Br) atoms.
Determine the configuration (R or S) of each chiral center in both molecules. Assign priorities to the substituents around each chiral center based on atomic number, with the highest atomic number receiving the highest priority.
For the first molecule, assign priorities to the substituents around the chiral center and determine the configuration by observing the order of priority from highest to lowest. If the order is clockwise, the configuration is R; if counterclockwise, it is S.
Repeat the process for the second molecule, assigning priorities and determining the configuration of the chiral center.
Compare the configurations of the chiral centers in both molecules. If both chiral centers have the same configuration, the molecules are identical. If they have opposite configurations, the molecules are enantiomers. If only one chiral center differs, they are diastereomers.
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