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.