a)
What is the exact relationship between the two structures below?
[1 mark]
CHO
CHO
HO
c
IH
HI
OH
HO
C
H
HO
H
CH2OH
CH2OH
diastereomers/ enantiomers/ meso compound/ stereoisomers
b)
The structure of (S)-naproxen, used as an analgesic, is shown below. Draw the structural formula of (R)-naproxen which is a liver toxin
[1 mark]
HOOC
c)
Assign (R) or (S) configuration to the molecule below: Hint: Assign priorities to the groups bonded to the stereocenter
[1 + 1 = 2 marks]
OH
Order of priority of groups bonded to stereocenter
1. I
2. CHO
3. HO
4. HC