(b)HELPP - IMAGE BELOW
The structure of another important a-amino acid is given Figure Q1b.
NH₂
Figure Q1b
OH
(i) Reproduce (copy/paste) the structure and number the atoms on the main
chain according to the IUPAC naming convention.
(1 mark)
(ii) Provide the IUPAC name of compound.
(1 mark)
(iii) Label and count the chiral centre(s) present in this molecule and give the
total number of stereoisomers possible as a result of these centres of
asymmetry.
(3 marks)