5. Chirality
Enantiomers vs. Diastereomers
5. Chirality Enantiomers vs. Diastereomers
18PRACTICE PROBLEM
For (2R,3S)-2,3-dichlorohexane and (1R,2R)-1,2-dichlorocyclohexane:
(1) Write the corresponding three-dimensional structures.
(2) Mark each chiral center in both molecules with a star (*).
(3) Show any planes of symmetry.
(4) draw any enantiomer.
(5) draw any diastereomers.
(6) classify each structure as achiral or chiral.
For (2R,3S)-2,3-dichlorohexane and (1R,2R)-1,2-dichlorocyclohexane:
(1) Write the corresponding three-dimensional structures.
(2) Mark each chiral center in both molecules with a star (*).
(3) Show any planes of symmetry.
(4) draw any enantiomer.
(5) draw any diastereomers.
(6) classify each structure as achiral or chiral.