5. Chirality
Enantiomers vs. Diastereomers
5. Chirality Enantiomers vs. Diastereomers
2PRACTICE PROBLEM
Determine the relationship between the two compounds in each of the following pairs of compounds. Use models if necessary.
(i) (2R,3S)-2,3-dichlorohexane and (2S,3R)-2,3-dichlorohexane; (ii) (2R,3S)-dichlorohexane and (2R,3R)-dichlorohexane.
Determine the relationship between the two compounds in each of the following pairs of compounds. Use models if necessary.
(i) (2R,3S)-2,3-dichlorohexane and (2S,3R)-2,3-dichlorohexane; (ii) (2R,3S)-dichlorohexane and (2R,3R)-dichlorohexane.