Interpretation: The configuration and chirality should be identifying for the given molecules by using its structure.
Concept Introduction:
Chiral: Chiral molecules contain at least one carbon atom with four non-identical substitutions (or) groups. This type of molecule is called a chiral center.
Configuration: The spatial arrangement of the atoms of a chiral molecular group and its stereo chemical description R and S it is referring to (+R) or (-S).
R-S Configuration: The right and left hand nomenclature is used to name the enantiomers of a chiral compound. The stereocenters are indicated as R, S. The lowest group is in front of this arrow the assignment is reversed clockwise is (S) and counter clockwise is (R).
To identify: The given set of molecules (a and b) configuration and chirality should be identify.
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