How would you draw the four possible stereoisomers of 3-bromo-4-fluorohexane?

1 Answer
Dec 27, 2015

I would draw their Fischer projections.

Explanation:

1. Start by drawing four Fischer projection templates, with "C-1" at the top.

TemplatesTemplates

2. Now add the "F" atoms at "C-4", with two to the right and two to the left.

F atomsF atoms

3. Next, add the "Br" atoms to "C-3", alternating right-left-right-left.

Br atomsBr atoms

4. Finally, add the missing "H" atoms to "C-3" and "C-4".

IsomersIsomers

And you have your four stereoisomers.