Re: learning group problem 1

Craig Fryhle (fryhle@u.washington.edu)
Thu, 20 Mar 1997 13:20:27 -0800 (PST)

Yes, this is a slightly more advanced and correct analysis. The
proportion of the stereoisomers would probably not be exactly equal due to
the influence of the adjacent stereocenter.

CBF

On Wed, 19 Mar 1997, seth kirby wrote:

> For the creation of the products in the reaction that takes place in
> problem 1, does stereohindrance of the 2-methyl group effect which side
> the HOH or the ethanol forms? If so wouldn't there be one stereoisomer
> that was the major product instead of the two stereoisomers being produced
> in equal amounts?
>
>

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