Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)

8th Edition

ISBN: 9780134015187

Author: John E. McMurry, David S. Ballantine, Carl A. Hoeger, Virginia E. Peterson

Publisher: PEARSON

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Chapter 12, Problem 12.65CP

The line structure for pregabalin (Lyrica) is shown as follows:

Chapter 12, Problem 12.65CP, The line structure for pregabalin (Lyrica) is shown as follows: Identify carbons a-d as primary,

Identify carbons a-d as primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary.

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Fundamentals of General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry (8th Edition)

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The line structure for pregabalin (Lyrica) is shown as follows: Identify carbons a-d as primary, secondary, tertiary, or quaternary.

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