Chirality & SymmetryStereochemistry
How do you identify Homotopic protons?
Expert Answer
Replacing one proton with a test group (Z) generates the same compound as replacing the other. They are chemically equivalent in all environments.
How do you identify Homotopic protons?
Replacing one proton with a test group (Z) generates the same compound as replacing the other. They are chemically equivalent in all environments.
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