Provide an example of a molecule that has 4 chirality centres, but does not have 16 stereoisomers. Why doesn’t this molecule have 2n stereoisomers? Explain.

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Provide an example of a molecule that has 4 chirality centres, but does not have 16 stereoisomers. Why doesn’t this molecule have 2n stereoisomers? Explain.

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If the above molecule is molecule A, and is in a 50/50 mixture with molecule B, the mixture would be
deemed racemic. Draw molecule B. What is the relationship between molecule A and B?
Transcribed Image Text:OH If the above molecule is molecule A, and is in a 50/50 mixture with molecule B, the mixture would be deemed racemic. Draw molecule B. What is the relationship between molecule A and B?
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