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If the two stereogenic centers of a compound are R,S in configuration, what are the R,S assignments for its enantiomer and two diastereomers?

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R, R for enantiomers.

R, R and S, S for diastereomers.

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Enantiomers  

The enantiomers contain chiral centers (with four different groups), and they are identified by the inverted stereochemistry.

For example, the R isomer, and S isomer are enantiomers.

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Diastereomers

The diastereomers also contain chiral centers or stereogenic centers, and they are identified by the difference in stereochemistry at only one center.

For example, the R, S isomer and R, R isomer are diastereomers.

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Explanation

  1. The R, S assigned molecule has its enantiomer with S, R stereochemistry. The stereochemistry is inverted in this case due to non-superimposable mirror images.
  2. The R, S assigned molecule has its diastereomer with S, S stereochemistry. The stereochemistry of one chiral atom remains the same in this case due to not having any mirror image relationship.

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