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Practice Problem
A structural formula of the the alkaloid strychnine is drawn
below. The seven chiral centers are labled by magenta numbers.
A 3-D model of this compound is shown to its right. In this display
the molecule can be moved about by using the mouse.
The chiral centers of the model may be labeled in the manner of the
drawing by clicking the designated button.
You should provide a C.I.P. configuration for each chiral center by
selecting an R or S notation following its
number.
The configuration of N19 is locked by the bridged
rings. Here the non-bonding electron pair is the lowest
priority substituent.
strychnine
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