Solving Stereochemistry Confusion: Get Help Now!

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To determine the R/S configuration in stereochemistry, hydrogen must be positioned away from the viewer. The user manipulated the molecule to have hydrogen and cyanide facing them but later flipped it to correctly assess the configuration as S. For accurate representation in a Fischer Projection, the horizontal bonds should come towards the viewer. The user seeks confirmation on this understanding and appreciates any additional advice. The discussion emphasizes the correct orientation and representation in stereochemical drawings.
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Stereochemistry, PLZ HELP!

ok far left is the original problem

i manipulated it so that hydrogen and cyanide is facing me, but in order to determine R/S configuration. hydrogen must be going away from me, correct? so i flipped it so that it is not going away from me, and i determined it to be S.

but on paper, for correct representation of a Fischer Projection, i would draw the one that has my horizontal plane coming towards me, correct? (the one circled)

please confirm this for me! any advice is appreciated.

http://img206.imageshack.us/img206/1680/stereods5.jpg
 
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