Derivative A has an [ $α$ ]_D = + 59°.
Draw the structure of the derivative with an [ $α$ ]_D = - 59°.
Draw the structure of the derivative, which is stereoisomer of A and has an [ $α$ ]_D = 0°.

Question

Derivative A has an [

α

]_D = + 59°.

Draw the structure of the derivative with an [

α

]_D = - 59°.

Draw the structure of the derivative, which is stereoisomer of A and has an [

α

]_D = 0°.

| Organic Chemistry 1

Accepted Answer

[

α

]_D = 0° ⇒ meso compound ⇒ molecule with a plane of symmetry:

Midterm 2 - Question 3 | Organic Chemistry 1