What is the configuration of the two chiral centers on the following Fischer projection? A) 2R, 4R B) 2S, 4S C) 2S, 4R D) 2R, 4S

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What is the configuration of the two chiral centers on the following Fischer projection?

A) 2R, 4R

B) 2S, 4S

C) 2S, 4R

D) 2R, 4S

CH₂Br
2
Н- -ОН
H—H
-Н
-ОН
4
CH₂Br
I II
Transcribed Image Text:CH₂Br 2 Н- -ОН H—H -Н -ОН 4 CH₂Br I II
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