(a)
To drraw: The structure of
Interpretation: The structure of
Concept introduction: The enantiomers of a chiral compound can be named with the help of right hand and left hand configuration. In fisher projection, chiral carbon atom is represented by a cross. When two groups on a fisher projection are interchanged, the configuration of chiral carbon also changes from (R) to (S) or (S) to (R).
(b)
To determine: The specific rotation of
Interpretation: The specific rotation of
Concept introduction: The enantiomers of a chiral compound can be named the help of right hand and left hand configuration. In fisher projection, chiral carbon atom is represented by a cross. When two groups on a fisher projection are interchanged, the configuration of chiral carbon also changes from (R) to (S) or (S) to (R).
(c)
To determine: The percentage composition of a mixture of (R) and
Interpretation: The percentage composition of a mixture of (R) and
Concept introduction: The enantiomers of a chiral compound can be named with the help of right hand and left hand configuration. In fisher projection, chiral carbon atom is represented by a cross. When two groups on a fisher projection are interchanged, the configuration of chiral carbon also changes from (R) to (S) or (S) to (R).
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