Organic Chemistry
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For the three compounds shown below, explain why the first compound has two stereoisomers, while the second and the third compounds correspond to no stereoisomers.
Consider the molecule shown here:
i. Draw the mirror image and identify if it is superimposable.
ii. Switch the spatial orientation at both asymmetric centers and determine if a new molecule has been formed.
Which of the cyclohexane isomers containing one bromo group and one chloro substituent do not possess any asymmetric centers?
Consider the following naturally occurring chiral (optically active) molecules.
Identify any stereogenic carbon atoms in the following molecules.
Among the following compounds, identify the one having an asymmetric center.
Determine the stereocenters in the molecule shown below and show all its possible stereoisomers.
Determine the number of asymmetric centers the following molecule has.
How many asymmetric centers and stereocenters does the given compound have?
The molecule shown below contains only one asymmetric center but has four stereoisomers. Explain why.
One of the stereoisomers of testosterone is shown below.
(i) Determine the total number of stereocenters in the molecule.
(ii) What is the total number of stereoisomers testosterone can have?
Determine the number of stereogenic double bonds and stereocenters in 2-methylocta-2,4,6-triene. Give the structure and names for each of the stereoisomers.
Determine whether the following compound is chiral or achiral.
Determine whether the below-given compound is chiral or achiral. Draw its non-superimposable mirror image if it is chiral.