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(a)
Interpretation:
The conformation of rings A, B, C and D in Cholestanol has to be described.
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The conformation structures of six membered rings are given by chair forms. In the chair conformation, all
(b)
Interpretation:
The hydroxyl group present on Ring A is either axial or equatorial has to be given.
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The
(c)
Interpretation:
The methyl group present at the junction of Ring A and Ring B is either axial or equatorial to Ring A and Ring B has to be given.
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The
(d)
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The methyl group present at the junction of Ring C and Ring D is either axial or equatorial has to be given.
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The
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Organic Chemistry
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- Organic ChemistryChemistryISBN:9781305580350Author:William H. Brown, Brent L. Iverson, Eric Anslyn, Christopher S. FootePublisher:Cengage Learning