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Interpretation:
The stereochemistry of the two chirality centres in isocitrate is to be assigned. Further whether the OH and H add to the Si face or Re face of the double bond is also to be stated.
Concept introduction:
When an achiral molecule such as an
To assign:
The stereochemistry of the two chirality centres in isocitrate.
To state:
Whether the OH and H add to the Si face or Re face of the double bond.
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