Below are interactive structures for the eight isomers of the menthol family. Why are there eight isomers? Which pairs of structures are enantiomers? What is the correct R/S notation for each of the isomers?

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Wellesley College
Chemistry Department
Date Created: November 13, 2007
Last Modified: November 13, 2007
Expires: September 15, 2014
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