A naturally occurring antibiotic called mycomycin has the structure shown here. Mycomycin is optically active. Explain this
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HC≡C-C≡C-CH==C==CH-(CH==CH)2 CH2CO2H
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Organic Chemistry
ISBN: 978-1118133576
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Authors: Graham Solomons, Craig Fryhle, Scott Snyder
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