5. Chirality
Enantiomers vs. Diastereomers
34PRACTICE PROBLEM
Amphetamine is an FDA-approved drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
a. How many stereoisomers does amphetamine have?
b. One of the stereoisomers of amphetamine is shown below. Assign absolute configuration to its asymmetric carbon(s).
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Amphetamine is an FDA-approved drug used to treat attention-deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD).
a. How many stereoisomers does amphetamine have?
b. One of the stereoisomers of amphetamine is shown below. Assign absolute configuration to its asymmetric carbon(s).