Question

In wedge-dash representation, wedge represents what and dash represents what?

• A. Wedge – into the plane
  Dash – out of the plane
• B. Wedge – on the plane
  Dash – out of the plane
• C. Wedge – out of the plane
  Dash – into the plane
• D. Wedge – on the plane
  Dash – into the plane

Answer 1

The correct option is C Wedge – out of the plane

Dash – into the plane
In stereochemistry, we need to understand the 3-dimensional orientation of molecules relative to each other. So, we use wedge-dash representation.