Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
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ISBN: 9781305080485
Author: John E. McMurry
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 25.2, Problem 2P
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a)

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 25.2, Problem 2P , additional homework tip  1

Interpretation:

The Fischer projection formula is to be converted in to a tetrahedral representation and its configuration as R or S is to be assigned.

Concept introduction:

In Fischer projection formula, a tetrahedral carbon is represented by two crossed lines. The horizontal line represents bonds coming out of the page and vertical lines represent bonds moving in to the page.

For assigning R or S configuration, the four groups attached to the chiral center are arranged in the order of priority by applying sequence rules. The molecule is then oriented in such a way that the group of lowest priority points away from the viewer. If the arrangement of highest priority to second highest priority to third highest priority is clockwise then R configuration is assigned. If the arrangement of highest priority to second highest priority to third highest priority is counterclockwise then S configuration is assigned.

To covert:

The Fischer projection formula in to a tetrahedral representation and to assign its configuration as R or S.

Interpretation Introduction

b)

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 25.2, Problem 2P , additional homework tip  2

Interpretation:

The Fischer projection formula is to be converted in to a tetrahedral representation and its configuration as R or S is to be assigned.

Concept introduction:

In Fischer projection formula, a tetrahedral carbon is represented by two crossed lines. The horizontal line represents bonds coming out of the page and vertical lines represent bonds moving in to the page.

For assigning R or S configuration, the four groups attached to the chiral center are arranged in the order of priority by applying sequence rules. The molecule is then oriented in such a way that the group of lowest priority points away from the viewer. If the arrangement of highest priority to second highest priority to third highest priority is clockwise then R configuration is assigned. If the arrangement of highest priority to second highest priority to third highest priority is counterclockwise then S configuration is assigned.

To covert:

The Fischer projection formula in to a tetrahedral representation and to assign its configuration as R or S.

Interpretation Introduction

c)

Organic Chemistry, Chapter 25.2, Problem 2P , additional homework tip  3

Interpretation:

The Fischer projection formula is to be converted in to a tetrahedral representation and its configuration as R or S is to be assigned.

Concept introduction:

In Fischer projection formula, a tetrahedral carbon is represented by two crossed lines. The horizontal line represents bonds coming out of the page and vertical lines represent bonds moving in to the page.

For assigning R or S configuration, the four groups attached to the chiral center are arranged in the order of priority by applying sequence rules. The molecule is then oriented in such a way that the group of lowest priority points away from the viewer. If the arrangement of highest priority to second highest priority to third highest priority is clockwise then R configuration is assigned. If the arrangement of highest priority to second highest priority to third highest priority is counterclockwise then S configuration is assigned.

To covert:

The Fischer projection formula in to a tetrahedral representation and to assign its configuration as R or S.

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