(a) When fumarate reacts with D2O in the presence of the enzyme fumarase only one stereoisomer of...

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(a) When fumarate reacts with D2O in the presence of the enzyme fumarase only one stereoisomer of deuterated malate is formed, as shown in Fig. P7 .52.Is this a syn- or an ant I - addition ? Explain.
(b) Why is the use of D2O instead of H2O necessary to establish the stereochemistry of this addition?
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