Question

Using a skeletal structure, give the structure corresponding to the name (s)−3−iodo−2−methylnonane.

Answer 1

Explanation:

For the given compound: (s)-3-iodo-2-methylnonane, only third carbon- atom (marked with red dot) is the chiral atom (as it is attached to 4 different substituents), so the configuration will be assigned to this C-atom only.

In assigning the configuration of this compound, the priorities are assigned based on their atomic masses. The lowest priority group ( that is Hydrogen) should lie on the vertical line. But here, it is lying on the horizontal line, so the configuration will be reversed.

The configuration coming out when H is on the horizontal line is R, but the actual configuration will be S.

The structure of the given organic compound is shown in the image attached.