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Erythronolide $\mathrm{B}$ is the biological precursor of erythromycin, a broadspectrum antibiotic. How many chirality centers does erythronolide B have? Identify them.
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Erythronolide $\mathrm{B}$ is the biological precursor of erythromycin, a broad-spectrum antibiotic. How many chirality centers does erythronolide B have? Identify them.
Erythronolide B is the biological precursor of erythromycin, a broadspectrum antibiotic. How many chirality centers does erythronolide $\mathrm{B}$ have?
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