Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
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Chapter 5.SE, Problem 40AP
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The stereo chemical configuration of diastereomers of 2S-4R-2, 4-octanediol is to be determined.
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2S-4R-2, 4-octanediol
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