Question icon
Grade 12th passOrganic Chemistry

plz give easy way to remember R and S configuration in chemistry

Profile image of annu
10 Years agoGrade 12th pass
Answers icon

1 Answer

Profile image of SAURABH
10 Years ago
  1. numbering each atomes connected with chiral carbon as give preriority of high molecular weight
  2. then go with 4 to 3 TO 2
  3. if anticlock wise then S configuration
  4. if clockwise then R configuration