EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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Chapter 4.12, Problem 40P
The stereoisomer of cholesterol found in nature is shown here.
- a. How many asymmetric centers does cholesterol have?
- b. What is the maximum number of stereoisomers that cholesterol can have?
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The stereoisomer of cholesterol found in nature is shown here.a. How many asymmetric centers does cholesterol have? b. What is the maximum number of stereoisomers that cholesterol can have?
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Chapter 4 Solutions
EBK ORGANIC CHEMISTRY
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