Question

Classify each compound as identical to A or its enantiomer.

(a.)

(b.)

(c.)

Short answer

Answer

1. Identical.
2. Identical.
3. Enantiomer.

Step-by-step solution

Enantiomers and Identical isomers.

Enantiomers are the mirror image compounds which are having opposite configuration to the given compound; this means they are non-superimposable.

Identical isomers are those which have same arrangements and have same configuration.

Compounds which are identical to A.

The a and b parts are having same R configuration as that of A. So, these compounds are identical.

Compounds those are identical to A.

Compounds which are enantiomer of A.

The c part is having S configuration whereas A has R configuration. So, this compound is enantiomer of A.

Compounds that are enantiomer of A