Chapter 5, Problem 5.19P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The possible stereoisomers of given compound are to be drawn and the pairs of enantiomers and diastereomers are to be labeled.

Concept introduction: A compound exhibits number of stereoisomers when it contains more than one stereogenic centers. The maximum number of stereoisomers a compound with $n$ number of stereogenic centers can show is $2^{\text{n}}$. A carbon atom which is bonded to four different groups is termed as chiral center or stereogenic center. Two compounds which are non-superimposable mirror images of each other are known as enantiomers. Whereas two compounds which are neither superimposable nor mirror images to each other are known as diastereomer.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The possible stereoisomers of given compound are to be drawn and the pairs of enantiomers and diastereomers are to be labeled.

Concept introduction: A compound exhibits number of stereoisomers when it contains more than one stereogenic centers. The maximum number of stereoisomers a compound with $n$ number of stereogenic centers can show is $2^{\text{n}}$. A carbon atom which is bonded to four different groups is termed as chiral center or stereogenic center. Two compounds which are non-superimposable mirror images of each other are known as enantiomers. Whereas two compounds which are neither superimposable nor mirror images to each other are known as diastereomer.