Lab Report: Synthesis of erythro-9,10-Dihydroxystearic ...

Melting Point of erythro-9,10-Dihydroxystearic acid: 126(C - 129(C . Is your product pure? No (8 pts) Questions: 1. Why in the reaction product two hydroxy-groups adopt the syn-position as opposed to the anti-position with respect to one another? (8 pts) In this reaction the two hydroxyl-groups come in from the “less hindered” side of the ... ................
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