When fumarate reacts with D 2 O in the presence of the enzyme fumarase, only one isomer

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When fumarate reacts with D2O in the presence of the enzyme fumarase, only one isomer of the product is formed. Its structure is shown. Is the enzyme catalyzing a syn or an anti addition of D2O?

OOC H COO fumarase C=C + D20 DO- D- H H- H COO COO fumarate

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0131407480

4th edition

Authors: Paula Yurkanis Bruice

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