Olfactory receptors in our noses, used for the detection of odors, are chiral. Therefore, in some cases, we can tell the difference between enantiomers by their odor. Carvone is one such compound that we can distinguish between the R and S enantiomer by their odor. 1. Identify the chiral center in carvone and draw the R and S enantiomers in the indicated boxes.

Olfactory receptors in our noses, used for the detection of odors, are chiral. Therefore, in some cases, we can tell the difference between enantiomers by their odor. Carvone is one such compound that we can distinguish between the R and S enantiomer by their odor. 1. Identify the chiral center in carvone and draw the R and S enantiomers in the indicated boxes.

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### Olfactory Receptors and Chirality

Olfactory receptors in our noses, used for the detection of odors, are chiral. Therefore, in some cases, we can tell the difference between enantiomers by their odor. Carvone is one such compound that we can distinguish between the R and S enantiomer by their odor.

**1. Identify the chiral center in carvone and draw the R and S enantiomers in the indicated boxes.**

The diagram shows the molecular structure of carvone, which includes a chiral center. The structure is a hexagonal ring with additional functional groups attached. The task involves identifying the chiral center and drawing the two enantiomers, R (rectus) and S (sinister), which are mirror images of each other.

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