Chapter 5: Q. 30 E-c (page 148)
Orient each of the following drawings so that the lowest-ranked group is toward the rear, and then assign R or S configuration
Short Answer
(c). S configuration
Chapter 5: Q. 30 E-c (page 148)
Orient each of the following drawings so that the lowest-ranked group is toward the rear, and then assign R or S configuration
(c). S configuration
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