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In the Classroom
The Use of Stick Figures to Visualize Fischer Projections
Laurie S. Starkey
Chemistry Department, California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, Pomona, CA 91768-4032

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November 2001
Vol. 78 No. 11
p. 1486

Abstract
This paper presents a very simple method for interconverting line drawings and Fischer projections. The technique uses stick figures to help students view these structures from the proper point of view.
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Starkey, Laurie S. J. Chem. Educ. 2001 78 1486.
*  Keywords
Molecular Properties / Structure; Organic Chemistry; Stereochemistry; Teaching / Learning Aids
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October 8, 2001
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