Finding chirality for a 2-dimensional Fischer projection can be tricky.
But it doesn't have to be.
This video shows you how to prioritize and rank groups on a Fischer projection when you have one or more chiral center. This video also addresses chirality when group #4 (H) is not going down/into the page
(click to watch on YouTube. or catch the Video transcript here)
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This is video 2 of 5 in the Fischer projection tutorial video series. click for the entire series along with my practice quiz and cheat sheet.
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Belle says
Shouldn’t the size arrow on the periodic table be down and to the right?
isabel says
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Leah4sci says
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Sudharshan says
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Leah4sci says
Thank you Sudharshan