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Does the asymmetric center in the following compound have the R or S configuration?

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The diagram depicts a cyclohexane ring with an asymmetric center. Attached to the asymmetric carbon are:

- An OH (hydroxyl) group, shown with a wedge bond indicating it is coming out of the plane toward the viewer.
- A CH₃ (methyl) group, shown with a dashed bond indicating it is going behind the plane away from the viewer.

The question asks for determining the stereochemical configuration (R or S) of the chiral center. To do this, prioritize the groups attached to the chiral center based on atomic number and determine the order based on the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog priority rules. Then, use the right-hand or left-hand rule to assign R or S configuration.
Transcribed Image Text:**Question:** Does the asymmetric center in the following compound have the R or S configuration? **Diagram:** The diagram depicts a cyclohexane ring with an asymmetric center. Attached to the asymmetric carbon are: - An OH (hydroxyl) group, shown with a wedge bond indicating it is coming out of the plane toward the viewer. - A CH₃ (methyl) group, shown with a dashed bond indicating it is going behind the plane away from the viewer. The question asks for determining the stereochemical configuration (R or S) of the chiral center. To do this, prioritize the groups attached to the chiral center based on atomic number and determine the order based on the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog priority rules. Then, use the right-hand or left-hand rule to assign R or S configuration.
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Yes this compound asymetric Centre is present because four groups which are bonded to the centre is different

R and S given by CIP rule in which prority is given which have highest atomic mass 

If we rotate clockwise and 4th group is not at dash position then Use S 

And if 4the group is at dash position  then use R or vice versa

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