The drug Crixivan (an HIV protease inhibitor) depicted below has how many stereogenic center(s)?

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The question is asking for the number of stereogenic centers in the chemical structure of the drug Crixivan, which is depicted in the image provided.

Answer

5 stereogenic centers.

The final answer is 5 stereogenic centers.

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The final answer is 5 stereogenic centers.

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Crixivan, an HIV protease inhibitor, contains 5 stereogenic centers, which are specific carbon atoms attached to four different groups, making the molecule chiral.

Tips

Ensure all potential chiral centers are checked for four distinct substituents. Miscounting can occur if not all are properly examined.

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