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Identify the indicated hydrogens in the following molecules as pro-R or pro-S:
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In stereochemistry, pro-R and pro-S are used to describe the stereochemistry of hydrogen atoms in a molecule. The pro-R or pro-S designation of a hydrogen atom is determined by the priority of the groups attached to the carbon atom to which the hydrogen is Show more…
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