The absolute of C₂ and C₃ in the following compound is · ABC26OR0761
Subject: Organic Chemistry · Chapter: Stereochemistry · Topic: Stereochemistry – General · Exam: GATE 2000-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy
The absolute of $\mathrm{C_2}$ and $\mathrm{C_3}$ in the following compound is 
(a)$2\mathrm{R}, 3\mathrm{S}$
(b)$2\mathrm{S}, 3\mathrm{R}$
(c)$2\mathrm{S}, 3\mathrm{S}$
(d)$2\mathrm{R}, 3\mathrm{R}$
Answer
Answer: D ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence medium
Explanation
C-2: Br > COOH > C-3 > H with H toward the viewer — R. C-3: OH > C-2 > CH₃ > H with H away — R. (2R,3R), option (d).
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