CHAPTER 3: Question 5

 

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a)     The molecule contains a stereoaxis (along the C=N bond and dithiane ring) which has the S configuration.
b)     The molecule contains a stereoaxis (drawn horizontally through the boron atom) which has the R configuration.
c)     The molecule contains a stereoaxis (drawn horizontally through the central carbon atom) which has the R configuration.
d)     The molecule contains a stereoaxis (drawn vertically through the carbon atom where the two five membered rings meet) which has the R configuration.
e)     The molecule contains a stereoaxis (along the N=C=N bond) which has the R configuration.
 
 

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