Assign the absolute configuration of the asymmetric carbon in this structure as R or S. Br OS o There is no asymmetric carbon in this structure OR

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**Question:**

Assign the absolute configuration of the asymmetric carbon in this structure as R or S.

**Structure:**
The image displays a hexagonal ring structure (cyclohexane) with a bromine (Br) atom bonded to one of the carbon atoms using a bold wedge bond, indicating it is oriented towards the viewer.

**Options:**
- ○ S
- ○ There is no asymmetric carbon in this structure
- ○ R

**Explanation:**

To determine whether the configuration is R or S, one should identify the four groups attached to the chiral (asymmetric) carbon and assign priorities based on atomic number, with higher atomic numbers getting higher priority. The bold wedge indicates that the bromine atom is coming out of the plane of the ring structure towards the viewer, and the carbon connections of the cyclohexane ring should be analyzed accordingly.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Assign the absolute configuration of the asymmetric carbon in this structure as R or S. **Structure:** The image displays a hexagonal ring structure (cyclohexane) with a bromine (Br) atom bonded to one of the carbon atoms using a bold wedge bond, indicating it is oriented towards the viewer. **Options:** - ○ S - ○ There is no asymmetric carbon in this structure - ○ R **Explanation:** To determine whether the configuration is R or S, one should identify the four groups attached to the chiral (asymmetric) carbon and assign priorities based on atomic number, with higher atomic numbers getting higher priority. The bold wedge indicates that the bromine atom is coming out of the plane of the ring structure towards the viewer, and the carbon connections of the cyclohexane ring should be analyzed accordingly.
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