EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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ISBN: 9781319188962
Author: VOLLHARDT
Publisher: VST
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Chapter 5, Problem 42P
Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation : The R configuration of the enantiomers needs to be determined.

Concept Introduction : The name of R and S configuration is decided by the fourth priority group. When fourth priority group is below the chiral atom and going clockwise then its R otherwise S. When fourth priority group is above the chiral atom and goes anticlockwise then its R otherwise S.

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