Organic Chemistry

Chapter 2: Isomers

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The relative configuration of a chiral molecule is ____

The ____ configuration of a chiral molecule is its configuration in relation to another chiral molecule (often through chemical interconver…

The ____ configuration of a chiral molecule describes the exact spatial arrangement of these atoms or groups, independent of other molecule…

The absolute configuration of a chiral molecule describes ____

To determine the ( E )/( Z ) designation, one starts by identifying ____.

Using the ____, priority is assigned based on the atom bonded to the double-bonded carbons for ( E )/( Z ) designation.

The alkene is named ____ if they are on opposite sides

The alkene is named ( Z ) if the two highest-priority substituents on each carbon are on the s____ sides

____ nomenclature is used for chiral (stereogenic) centers in molecules.

To determine the absolute configuration at a chiral center: 1. ____.

In Fischer projections , ____ lines indicate bonds that project out from the plane of the page.

In Fischer projections , horizontal lines indicate bonds that project ____

In Fischer projections , ____ lines indicate bonds that project into the plane of the page.

In Fischer projections , vertical lines indicate bonds that project ____

In Fischer projections , ____ lines are synonymous with dashes.

In Fischer projections , vertical lines are synonymous with ____.

In Fischer projections , ____ lines are synonymous with wedges.

In Fischer projections , horizontal lines are synonymous with ____.

A benefit of Fischer projections is that the lowest-priority group can be on the ____ of the molecule and still project into the page.

A benefit of Fischer projections is that the lowest-priority group can be on the top or bottom of the molecule and ____

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