
Chemistry: Principles and Practice
3rd Edition
ISBN: 9780534420123
Author: Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer
Publisher: Cengage Learning
expand_more
expand_more
format_list_bulleted
Concept explainers
Question
Can someone help me identify if these structures have R or S configurations?

Transcribed Image Text:**Title: Assigning Absolute Configuration of Chirality Centers**
**Objective:**
Identify the absolute configuration of the chirality centers in each of the following compounds as R or S. If multiple chirality centers are present, indicate the stereochemical designations as: RR, SS, RS, or SR.
*Note: Other terms used for chirality center include chiral center, stereocenter, and stereogenic center.*
### Compounds:
1. **First Compound:**
**Structure:**
- The molecule contains a cyclopropane ring.
- Two chlorine (Cl) atoms are attached to the cyclopropane, one with a wedge (indicating it is pointing out of the plane towards the viewer) and the other with a dashed line (indicating it is pointing behind the plane).
**Task:**
- Determine the absolute configuration (R or S) for the chiral center with two chlorine atoms.
2. **Second Compound:**
**Structure:**
- The molecule is a linear carbon chain with an OH group and a methyl (CH₃) group.
- The OH group is represented with a wedge, while the hydrogen atom (H) is represented with a dashed line, both attached to the same carbon.
**Task:**
- Determine the absolute configuration (R or S) for the chiral center with the hydroxyl group and methyl group.
3. **Third Compound:**
**Structure:**
- The molecule is a cyclohexane ring with two substituents: a methyl group and a hydroxyl group.
- The OH group is represented with a wedge.
**Task:**
- Determine the absolute configuration (R or S) for the chiral center with the hydroxyl group.
### Conclusion
Each compound requires analysis of the spatial arrangement of groups around the chiral centers, following the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog priority rules to assign the R or S configuration appropriately. Once configurations are identified, combinations like RR, SS, RS, or SR can be determined for compounds with multiple chiral centers.
Expert Solution

This question has been solved!
Explore an expertly crafted, step-by-step solution for a thorough understanding of key concepts.
This is a popular solution
Trending nowThis is a popular solution!
Step by stepSolved in 4 steps with 3 images

Knowledge Booster
Learn more about
Need a deep-dive on the concept behind this application? Look no further. Learn more about this topic, chemistry and related others by exploring similar questions and additional content below.Similar questions
- why is this S configuration, can you explain how it is soarrow_forwardDraw the molecular orbital (MO) electron diagram for the He molecular ion. Be sure your diagram contains all of the electrons in the ion, including any core electrons. Energy X 1 | 3arrow_forwardWhich one of the following would be paramagnetic? Group of answer choices C2 B2 F2 N2arrow_forward
- I need help with N2 and N3 because I tried and got sp3 for N2 and N3 but I got it wrong both.arrow_forwardLike many of the molecules we have studied in this class, propene (structure shown below) can be thought of as a particle in a box. There are three t-electrons. Since I can put two electrons in each energy level, the highest-energy electron is in the n = 2 state (the HOMO). What does the wave for this electron look like? n = 3 lowest unoccupie molecular orbital (LUMO) n = 2 highest occupiedi molecular orbital (НОМО) . n = 1 Select one: Оа. O b. О с. O d. None of these shapes are right.arrow_forwardHow many valance electrons are in valance d-orbitals in Os3+?arrow_forward
- Question 9arrow_forwardIn the molecule below, which orbitals make up the sigma bond between H and C₁? Which orbitals make up the pi bond between C₁ and C2? H H C₁=C₂=0 O 1s on H & sp2 on C₁, 2p on C₁ & 2p on C₂ O 1s on H & sp2 on C₁, sp2 on C₁ & sp on C2 O 1s on H & sp on C₁, 2p on C₁ & 2p on C2 O 1s on H & sp3 on C₁, sp2 on C₁ & sp3 on C2 O 1s on H & 2p on C₁, sp2 on C₁ & sp2 on C2arrow_forwardWhat are the configurations around Carbon 1 and Carbon 2 in the following molecule?arrow_forward
- Be sure to answer all parts. Januvia, the trade name for sitagliptin, was introduced in 2006 for the treatment of type 2 diabetes. In what type of orbital does the lone pair on each N atom reside. CF3 F N. N 4 N. NH2 1 F N 1: sp orbital N 2: (select) orbital N 3: (select) orbital N 4: sp2 orbital N 5: sp? orbital 2)arrow_forwardVanillin, the molecular structure above, is an interesting organic molecule. From the structure, answer the following questions and post them in the indicated submission box. What is the molecular formula of this compound? How many functional groups does this molecule have? Write the names of all the functional groups present in vanillin. Write the line-bond structures of all the functional groups present in vanillin. What orbitals are involved in forming the following bonds in vanillin? C=O O-CH3 C=C O-Harrow_forwardStreptimidone is an antibiotic whose structure is shown below. Specify the configurations around carbons a and b, respectively. ... ОН 'NH a b A) R, S В) R.R c) S, S D S, Rarrow_forward
arrow_back_ios
SEE MORE QUESTIONS
arrow_forward_ios
Recommended textbooks for you
- Chemistry: Principles and PracticeChemistryISBN:9780534420123Author:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward MercerPublisher:Cengage LearningOrganic Chemistry: A Guided InquiryChemistryISBN:9780618974122Author:Andrei StraumanisPublisher:Cengage LearningPrinciples of Modern ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305079113Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. ButlerPublisher:Cengage Learning

Chemistry: Principles and Practice
Chemistry
ISBN:9780534420123
Author:Daniel L. Reger, Scott R. Goode, David W. Ball, Edward Mercer
Publisher:Cengage Learning

Organic Chemistry: A Guided Inquiry
Chemistry
ISBN:9780618974122
Author:Andrei Straumanis
Publisher:Cengage Learning

Principles of Modern Chemistry
Chemistry
ISBN:9781305079113
Author:David W. Oxtoby, H. Pat Gillis, Laurie J. Butler
Publisher:Cengage Learning