Why the C4 in this 1,3,4,5-substituted Cyclohexanes has a R/S configuration?

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(1S,3S,4S,5S)-3,5-dimethoxy-1-phenylcyclohexane-1,4-dithiol.

ChemDraw21 shows the C4 is S configuration. However I think C4 has two same function groups(C3 and C5 are both S configuration; C2-1-6 and C6-1-2 are also the same).

So why C4 is chiral? where did I go a mistake?

asked Aug 26 '23 at 02:13

HasturQ

OK, I seem to find how to name this, link – HasturQ Aug 26 '23 at 02:17
If you got your answer, feel free to self answer it. Self answer is appreciated and it helps future readers. – Nilay Ghosh Aug 26 '23 at 03:16

Why the C4 in this 1,3,4,5-substituted Cyclohexanes has a R/S configuration?

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