Question 3

(Multiple Choice)

Addition of a functional group to the pro-R carbon of glycerol places that group on carbon _____ while addition of a second functional group to the pro-S carbon of glycerol places the second group on carbon _____ of sn-glycerol.


A)1;2
B)1;3
C)3;2
D)3;1
E)2;2

Answer

D