Isomerism-2

Streptimidone is an antibiotic and has the structure shown. How many stereoisomers of streptimidone are possible? How many enantiomers? Using the E,Z and R,S descriptors, specify all the essential elements of stereochemistry of streptimidone.

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Dr.House ·

2 chiral centres , so 4 sterioisomers possible

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Dr.House ·

the centre to which CH3 shown with dark black line is connected has S configuration and

the centre where OH is present has R configuration

its ben quite a time since i have done organic...am i right?

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Asish Mahapatra ·

there are double bonds also.. so there will be more stereoisomers.

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