Stereochemistry of 2-Butanol

Stereochemistry is an essential aspect of organic chemistry, focusing on the three-dimensional arrangement of atoms in molecules. The specific spatial orientation of substituents around chiral centers can significantly influence the chemical properties and biological activity of compounds.

Consider the molecule 2-butanol, which has two stereoisomers: (R)-2-butanol and (S)-2-butanol. Both isomers exhibit different physical properties and biological activities. For the following question, identify which statement about the stereochemistry of 2-butanol is correct.