given-a-molecular-structure-with-various-atoms-represented-by-solid-and-dashed-w

Question

Given a molecular structure with various atoms represented by solid and dashed wedges, how would you determine which atoms are oriented towards or away from the observer?

Accepted Answer

Solid wedges indicate atoms oriented towards the observer, while dashed wedges indicate atoms oriented away from the observer.

Answer

Dashed wedges indicate atoms oriented towards the observer, while solid wedges indicate atoms oriented away from the observer.

Answer

The orientation cannot be determined from the wedges.

Answer

Both types of wedges indicate atoms oriented on the plane of the page.