Problem: Draw the structure. Be sure to specify the stereochemistry via wedge-and-dash bonds.(R)-5,5-dibromo-3-fluoro-2-methyl-3-hexanol

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Parent chain → hex - 6 Cs

Modifier → 3-ol → alcohol at C3 

Substituents:

5,5-dibromo → 2 -Br groups at C5

3-fluoro → -F group at C3

2-methyl → -CH3 group at C2

R configured → clockwise priority (4 must be dashed)

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Draw the structure. Be sure to specify the stereochemistry via wedge-and-dash bonds.

(R)-5,5-dibromo-3-fluoro-2-methyl-3-hexanol

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