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In the Fischer projection, the absolute configuration of a chiral centre will not change from R to S when,

  • A.the priority numbers 1 and 2 are interchanged
  • B.the priority numbers 2 and 3 are interchanged
  • C.the priority numbers 1 and 2 are interchanged and then 3 and 4 are interchanged
  • D.the priority numbers 3 and 4 are interchanged

Answer: C

The configuration does not change when the priority numbers 1 and 2 are interchanged and then 3 and 4 are interchanged.

In a Fischer projection, swapping any two groups on the stereocentre inverts its configuration (R becomes S). Two such swaps invert it twice, which restores the original configuration.

Options A, B and D each describe a single interchange, so each of them changes R to S.

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