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Chapter 5, Problem 5.39SP
A graduate student was studying enzymatic reductions of cyclohexanones when she encountered some interesting chemistry. When she used an enzyme and NADPH to reduce the following
- a. (a) Does the product have any asymmetric carbon atoms or other stereocenters?
- b. (b) Is the product capable of showing optical activity? If it is, explain how.
- c. (c) If this reaction could be accomplished using H2 and a nickel catalyst, would the product be optically active? Explain.
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