Chapter 5, Problem 62IP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The possible stereoisomers for the given compound has to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Stereoisomers: Stereoisomers are molecules that have the same molecular formula and they differ only in arrangement of atom in three-dimensional space.

Enantiomers: A compound which is non-superimposable mirror image is called enantiomers.

Diastereomers: A compound which is non-superimposable and non-mirror image is called diastereomers.

Racemic mixture: A racemic mixture is simply a mixture containing an equal amount of each enantiomer

Isomer: A molecule having the same molecular formula but with different chemical structure is called isomer.

Chiral centre: A chiral center is defined as the tetrahedral carbon atom in an organic molecule that is connected to four non-identical groups/substituents. It is sometimes known as a stereo genic center.

$\begin{array}{l}Totalnumberofstereoisomers=2^n\\ "n"isthenumberofchiralcarbons\end{array}$