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The compound shown is -butan-2-ol. Which of the four wedge drawings shown as options have the configuration at their stereocentre?

  1. AStructure P
  2. BStructure Q
  3. CStructure R
  4. DStructure S

Answer: A, B

Each structure is assigned by ranking the four groups and viewing with away. P is butan-2-ol with the opposite arrangement to the compound shown, so it is . Q is 2-chlorobutane; priorities give a clockwise sequence, . R is alanine; runs anticlockwise, . S is lactic acid; runs anticlockwise, .
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