Reactions of three different enantiomerically pure compounds are shown below. In each reaction
two stereoisomeric products are produced. One is an achiral meso compound and the other is a
single enantiomer. Note that using tert-butylhydroperoxide as a co-reactant in the second and
third reactions permits the use of catalytic amounts of osmium tetroxide.
Draw a structural formula for each of the designated products in the drawing window on the
left, using the wedge/hatched bond tool to show the configuration of stereogenic
carbons. Do not draw hydrogen atoms. When you are finished, check your answer by pressing the
appropriate Check Product button. A help screen is available for the drawing window.
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