Chapter 5, Problem 14PP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The correct (R) and (S) designation for $\left(+\right)$ carvone and $\left(-\right)$ carvone are to be given.

Concept introduction:

Chiral centers are tetrahedral atoms that have four different substituents.

Each chiral center will have an $\left(R\right)$ or an $\left(S\right)$ configuration. $$ Enantiomers are one of the two stereoisomerism that are mirror images of each other, which are non-superimposable.