Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The conformation of rings A, B, C and D in Cholic acid has to be described.
Concept Introduction:
The conformation structures of six membered rings are given by chair forms. In the chair conformation, all
(b)
Interpretation:
The hydroxyl group present on Ring A, B and C are either axial or equatorial to their respective rings has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
The
(c)
Interpretation:
The methyl group present at the junction of Ring A and Ring B is either axial or equatorial to Ring A and Ring B has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
The
(d)
Interpretation:
The hydrogen present at the junction of Ring A and Ring B is either axial or equatorial to Ring A and Ring B has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
The
(e)
Interpretation:
The methyl group present at the junction of Ring C and Ring D is either axial or equatorial to Ring C has to be given.
Concept Introduction:
The
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