CIP

Question 1

How do you assign priorities to molecules bonded to carbon?

Answer 1

Atomic number, highest = priority.

Question 2

How do you know if a molecule is in the R or S configuration?

Answer 2

Trace priorities from highest to lowest.
Clockwise = R
Anticlockwise = S

Question 3

What is the wedge dash config for a tetrahedral structure?

Answer 3

Lowest priority (eg. H) broken dash wedge. Facing away.