What Are the R/S Stereochemical Designations of C2 and C3

question 12

Multiple Choice

What are the R/S stereochemical designations of C2 and C3 of D-erythrose?

• A) 2R,3R
• B) 2R,3S
• C) 2S,3R
• D) 2S,3S

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