Part A 1. Determine the absolute configuration (R or S) of the stereogenic centre in compounds (1) & (II) below. (i) HO H H₂C CH3 Br H (II) HO 2. A compound may have a number of possible stereoisomers which is determined with the formula 2n (n = number of stereocentres). The compound (-)-menthone (below) is a Natural Product found in peppermint. Use the formula given to determine the number of possible stereoisomers in this compound can have. H CHO H CH₂CH3 CH(CH3)2

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Part A
1. Determine the absolute configuration (R
or S) of the stereogenic centre in
compounds (1) & (II) below.
(i)
HO
H
H₂C
CH 3
Br
H
(II)
HO
2. A compound may have a number of
possible stereoisomers which is
determined with the formula 2 (n =
number of stereocentres). The compound
(-)-menthone (below) is a Natural Product
found in peppermint. Use the formula
given to determine the number of possible
stereoisomers in this compound can have.
I
CHO
H
CH₂CH3
CH(CH3)2
Transcribed Image Text:Part A 1. Determine the absolute configuration (R or S) of the stereogenic centre in compounds (1) & (II) below. (i) HO H H₂C CH 3 Br H (II) HO 2. A compound may have a number of possible stereoisomers which is determined with the formula 2 (n = number of stereocentres). The compound (-)-menthone (below) is a Natural Product found in peppermint. Use the formula given to determine the number of possible stereoisomers in this compound can have. I CHO H CH₂CH3 CH(CH3)2
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