Chirality/Stereochemistry Video Series: Video 6
Fischer projections provide a simple 2-dimensional representation for complex 3-dimensional structures. Which is great for drawing complex molecules, but not so much fun if asked to determine R and S configurations.
Many books and professors will have you redraw the Fischer projection into a 3-dimensional sawhorse or skeletal structure.
I find this to be a waste of time and source of needless confusion on exams. This video shows you how to quickly and easily find R and S configurations directly on the Fischer Projection. Guaranteed to save you time on your next stereochemistry quiz/exam.
In fact, if it DOES save you time come back to this page and let me know by leaving a comment below.
(Watch on YouTube: Fischer. Click cc on bottom right for video transcription.)
Links & Resources Mentioned In This Video:
<– Watch Previous Video: R and S configuration for Lengthy Complex Substituents
–> Watch Next Video: Newman projection chirality
This is Video 6 in the Chirality/Stereochemistry Video Series. Click HERE for the entire series.
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In your first example one of the carbon has (HHS) bonds other has (OOO) bonds ,why did you consider only S and O ,if I consider overall who wins it will be(OOO) carbon, please explain why is it so?
Hey great video. To save a bit a more time when the lowest priority is on the horizontal lines, you could just find out if it is R or S, then just put your answer as the opposite, since the lowest priority is facing the front. Otherwise your videos are amazing and very helpful. God bless you.
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VERY VERY PERFECT APPROACH..MAKES ORGANIC CHEMISTRY SIMPLY BEAUTIFUL
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I’m happy these have helped you, Anfisa!
GREAT VIDEO! why can’t I watch the swap method video though?
I’m not sure, did you try via this page: https://leah4sci.com/swap-method-for-finding-r-and-s-configurations-chirality/
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I get that often! I do offer tutoring and a Study Hall membership!
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