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The compound shown is -2-chlorobutane. Which of the wedge drawings shown as options is its enantiomer?

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

Answer: B

An enantiomer must have the same constitution and the opposite configuration. R is 2-bromobutane and S is butan-2-ol, different compounds, so they are excluded whatever their descriptors. P is 2-chlorobutane drawn from a different angle, but applying gives again, so P is the same compound. Q is 2-chlorobutane with the configuration, so Q is the enantiomer.
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