a. If the biosynthesis of palmitic acid were carried out with CD3COSR and nondeuterated malonyl thioester, how

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a. If the biosynthesis of palmitic acid were carried out with CD3COSR and nondeuterated malonyl thioester, how many deuteriums would be incorporated into palmitic acid?
b. If the biosynthesis of palmitic acid were carried out with -OOCCD2COCSR and nondeuterated acetyl thioester, how many deuteriums would be incorporated into palmitic acid?
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0131407480

4th edition

Authors: Paula Yurkanis Bruice

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