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### Stereochemistry Configuration for Molecules

**Question 8**

In this question, you are asked to assign the R or S configuration for two stereocenters in the following molecule:

[![Molecule Structure](path-to-image)](path-to-image)

The diagram shows a molecule with two stereocenters, labeled at positions 3 and 5. The first stereocenter (at carbon 3) has substituents including a hydrogen atom (represented by H), a methyl group, and a larger carbon chain. The second stereocenter (at carbon 5) has a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom (Cl), and another carbon chain.

Identify the correct R or S configuration for each stereocenter.

**Options:**
- 3S, 5S
- 3R, 5R
- 3S, 5R
- 3R, 5S

To decide the configuration:
1. Identify the priority of the groups attached to each stereocenter using the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog (CIP) priority rules.
2. Determine the order of the groups based on their priority.
3. Assign R (Rectus) or S (Sinister) based on the orientation of the groups when the lowest priority group is oriented away from you.

Make your selection based on the correct analysis of stereoisomer configurations for the given molecule.
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Transcribed Image Text:### Stereochemistry Configuration for Molecules **Question 8** In this question, you are asked to assign the R or S configuration for two stereocenters in the following molecule: [![Molecule Structure](path-to-image)](path-to-image) The diagram shows a molecule with two stereocenters, labeled at positions 3 and 5. The first stereocenter (at carbon 3) has substituents including a hydrogen atom (represented by H), a methyl group, and a larger carbon chain. The second stereocenter (at carbon 5) has a hydrogen atom, a chlorine atom (Cl), and another carbon chain. Identify the correct R or S configuration for each stereocenter. **Options:** - 3S, 5S - 3R, 5R - 3S, 5R - 3R, 5S To decide the configuration: 1. Identify the priority of the groups attached to each stereocenter using the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog (CIP) priority rules. 2. Determine the order of the groups based on their priority. 3. Assign R (Rectus) or S (Sinister) based on the orientation of the groups when the lowest priority group is oriented away from you. Make your selection based on the correct analysis of stereoisomer configurations for the given molecule.
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