Question 5 0 out of 1 points Q5 What are the stereochemical designations for the two chiral centers 1 and 2 of the following molecule? OH 1 2 Br a. C1 is R, C2 is R b. C1 is S, C2 is S c. C1 is R, C2 is S d. C1 is S, C2 is R Selected Answer: B
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For C1, Br (highest atomic number) gets priority 1, C2 gets priority 2, the methyl group gets priority 3, and H gets priority 4. For C2, OH gets priority 1, C1 gets priority 2, the ethyl group gets priority 3, and H gets priority 4. Show more…
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