Organic Chemistry
Organic Chemistry
4th Edition
ISBN: 9780073402772
Author: Janice G. Smith
Publisher: MCG
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Chapter 5, Problem 5.35P
Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation: The given pair of compounds, A and B is to be classified as identical molecules, enantiomers, or diastereomers.

Concept introduction: Enantiomers of a compound are the stereoisomers which are non-super imposable mirror images. A carbon atom bonded to four different groups is known as a chiral carbon. A compound which has a chiral carbon can be resolved into enantiomers.

Diastereomers of a compound are the stereoisomers which are non-super imposable non mirror images. On the other hand, identical molecules have superimposable mirror images and similar chemical and physical properties. They possess same RS configuration at every stereogenic center.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation: The given pair of compounds, A and C is to be classified as identical molecules, enantiomers, or diastereomers.

Concept introduction: Enantiomers of a compound are the stereoisomers which are non-super imposable mirror images. A carbon atom bonded to four different groups is known as a chiral carbon. A compound which has a chiral carbon can be resolved into enantiomers.

Diastereomers of a compound are the stereoisomers which are non-super imposable non mirror images. On the other hand, identical molecules have superimposable mirror images and similar chemical and physical properties. They possess same RS configuration at every stereogenic center.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation: The given pair of compounds, A and D is to be classified as identical molecules, enantiomers, or diastereomers.

Concept introduction: Enantiomers of a compound are the stereoisomers which are non-super imposable mirror images. A carbon atom bonded to four different groups is known as a chiral carbon. A compound which has a chiral carbon can be resolved into enantiomers.

Diastereomers of a compound are the stereoisomers which are non-super imposable non mirror images. On the other hand, identical molecules have superimposable mirror images and similar chemical and physical properties. They possess same RS configuration at every stereogenic center.

Interpretation Introduction

(d)

Interpretation: The given pair of compounds, C and D is to be classified as identical molecules, enantiomers, or diastereomers.

Concept introduction: Enantiomers of a compound are the stereoisomers which are non-super imposable mirror images. A carbon atom bonded to four different groups is known as a chiral carbon. A compound which has a chiral carbon can be resolved into enantiomers.

Diastereomers of a compound are the stereoisomers which are non-super imposable non mirror images. On the other hand, identical molecules have superimposable mirror images and similar chemical and physical properties. They possess same RS configuration at every stereogenic center.

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Chapter 5 Solutions

Organic Chemistry

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