Re: R and S designations

barnetca@plu.edu
Fri, 21 Mar 1997 18:14:16 -0800 (PST)

The best way to draw the molecule on paper is to put the H behind and the
stereocenter in the plane of the paper. This way you can look out from the
H and determine the R or S configuration.

On Thu, 20 Mar 1997 williasl@plu.edu wrote:

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> I understand how to designate priorities and R and S configurations, but I
> can't seem to do it on paper. Does anyone know of a good way to draw the
> molecule on paper so that it is easier to tell which way the priorites are
> oriented? Thanks.
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