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Could you please explain how to do this problem?
Consider the molecule represented by the following Newman Projection: How many stereocenters are found in this molecule? 4 0 3 1 2
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Stereo center will be present when there is chiral C atom. A chiral carbon atom is carbon atom attached to four different atoms / groups of atoms. Thus, we look at each C atom individual and determine if all four groups attached to it are different. If any two groups attached are same, then it is a chiral.
