Question

Which of the following statements regarding the given projection is/are correct?

• A. W and Y have different configuration.
• B. Z is projection of W.
• C. W, X, Y and Z are optically active.
• D. Y and Z are isomers.

Answer 1

Answer: (A), (C)

W, X, Y and Z are optically active.

(a) W and Y have (S,S) and (R,S) configuration respectively.

(b) Z is not the projection of W as both differs in empirical formula.
(c) All structures have chiral centre and are optically active.
(d) Y and Z differ in empirical formula.