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2. Determine the absolute configuration (R/S) of the molecules (Fischer Projections) below: (a) H F CH2CH3 CH2OH (b) CH3 H CHO CH(CH3)2 3. For the molecule below, label each chiral center with its configuration (R/S) and draw the Fischer Projection of its (a) enantiomer and (b) one diastereomer. CHO H OH HO H CH2OH

          2. Determine the absolute configuration (R/S) of the molecules (Fischer Projections) below:
(a)
H
F
CH2CH3
CH2OH
(b)
CH3
H
CHO
CH(CH3)2
3. For the molecule below, label each chiral center with its configuration (R/S) and draw the Fischer Projection of its (a) enantiomer and (b) one diastereomer.
CHO
H
OH
HO
H
CH2OH

2. Determine the absolute configuration (R/S) of the molecules (Fischer Projections) below:
(a)
H
F
CH2CH3
CH2OH
(b)
CH3
H
CHO
CH(CH3)2
3. For the molecule below, label each chiral center with its configuration (R/S) and draw the Fischer Projection of its (a) enantiomer and (b) one diastereomer.
CHO
H
OH
HO
H
CH2OH

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Chemistry: Structure and Properties

Nivaldo Tro 2nd Edition

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Determine the absolute configuration (R/S) of the molecules (Fischer Projections) below: (a) H F CH2CH3 CH2OH (b) CH3 H CHO CH(CH3)2 For the molecule below, label each chiral center with its configuration (R/S) and draw the Fischer Projection of its (a) enantiomer and (b) one diastereomer. CHO H OH HO H CH2OH