Which Statement About the Labeled Carbons in the Compound Below $\alpha$

question 79

Multiple Choice

Which statement about the labeled carbons in the compound below is true?

• A)C1 is an\(\alpha\) carbon and C2 is a \(\beta\) carbon
• B)C2 is an \(\alpha\) carbon and C1 is a \(\beta\) carbon
• C)C3 is an \(\alpha\) carbon and C2 is a \(\beta\) carbon
• D)C2 is an \(\alpha\) carbon and C3 is a \(\beta\) carbon

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