Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
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ISBN: 9780134042282
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 25.10, Problem 30P

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Interpretation:

Structural difference between cholic acid and chenodoxycholic acid has to be explained.

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Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Three OH groups of cholic acid is either axial or equatorial has to be identified.

Concept Introduction:

Axial:

The bonding to non-ring atom with 90° to the plane of the ring.  Other hand, the bond is perpendicular to the plane of the ring.

Equatorial:

The bonding to non-ring atom with some angle which is small than with the ring plane.  Other words, the bond is parallel to the plane of the ring.

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