R/S Chemistry is a free, game-based learning tool for students to practise stereochemical assignments in an interactive setting, leading to increased student engagement in the topic.
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E. Siegler, N. Shah, and A. Kelleghan are acknowledged for their contributions to the development of R/S Chemistry. D. Caspi (Element TwentySix, Inc.) is gratefully acknowledged for insightful discussions and web development associated with R/S Chemistry.
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Ippoliti, F.M., Nguyen, M.M., Reilly, A.J. et al. Gaming stereochemistry. Nat Rev Chem 6, 373–374 (2022). https://doi.org/10.1038/s41570-022-00395-5
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