The Protons Marked H_a and H_b in the Molecule Below

question 4

Multiple Choice

The protons marked H_a and H_b in the molecule below are ________.

• A) chemically equivalent
• B) enantiotopic
• C) diastereotopic
• D) endotopic
• E) none of the above

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