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$\mathrm{CH}_3-\mathrm{CHCl}-\mathrm{CH}_2-\mathrm{CH}_3$ has a chiral centre. Which one of the following represents its R-configuration?
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- B
- C
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R-configuration indicates that a clockwise circular arrow goes from higher priority to lower priority and that lowest-priority substituent is in the back.
Related Theory
A counterclockwise direction is an $S$ (sinister, Latin for left) configuration. A clockwise direction is an $R$ (rectus, Latin for right) configuration.
Related Theory
A counterclockwise direction is an $S$ (sinister, Latin for left) configuration. A clockwise direction is an $R$ (rectus, Latin for right) configuration.
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