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Shown below are Fischer projection formulas for (R,R)-, (S,S)-, and

(R,S)-2,3-dichlorobutane.

**Transcription for Educational Website:**

**Title: Understanding Fischer Projections of Dichlorobutane**

**Description:**

Shown below are Fischer projection formulas for (R,R)-, (S,S)-, and (R,S)-2,3-dichlorobutane.

**Questions:**
- (a) Which is which?
- (b) Which formula is a meso compound?

**Diagrams:**

1. **First Diagram:**
   - The top horizontal line represents a CH₃ group on the left and an H atom on the right.
   - Below this, the central vertical line represents the carbon backbone. On the left, there's a Cl atom, and on the right, an H atom is attached.
   - The bottom horizontal line represents a Cl atom on the left and a CH₃ group on the right.

2. **Second Diagram:**
   - The top horizontal line starts with a Cl atom on the left and an H atom on the right.
   - Below, there is a central carbon backbone with an H atom on the left and a Cl atom on the right.
   - The bottom horizontal line shows a CH₃ group on both the left and the right.

**Exploration Points:**
- Identify the stereochemistry (R,R), (S,S), or (R,S) for each Fischer projection.
- Determine which formula represents a meso compound, which is a compound with stereocenters but is achiral due to an internal plane of symmetry.
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Transcribed Image Text:**Transcription for Educational Website:** **Title: Understanding Fischer Projections of Dichlorobutane** **Description:** Shown below are Fischer projection formulas for (R,R)-, (S,S)-, and (R,S)-2,3-dichlorobutane. **Questions:** - (a) Which is which? - (b) Which formula is a meso compound? **Diagrams:** 1. **First Diagram:** - The top horizontal line represents a CH₃ group on the left and an H atom on the right. - Below this, the central vertical line represents the carbon backbone. On the left, there's a Cl atom, and on the right, an H atom is attached. - The bottom horizontal line represents a Cl atom on the left and a CH₃ group on the right. 2. **Second Diagram:** - The top horizontal line starts with a Cl atom on the left and an H atom on the right. - Below, there is a central carbon backbone with an H atom on the left and a Cl atom on the right. - The bottom horizontal line shows a CH₃ group on both the left and the right. **Exploration Points:** - Identify the stereochemistry (R,R), (S,S), or (R,S) for each Fischer projection. - Determine which formula represents a meso compound, which is a compound with stereocenters but is achiral due to an internal plane of symmetry.
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