JEE Main Chemistry question

The absolute configuration of HO₂C–CH(OH)–CH(OH)–CO₂H as drawn (both OH groups on the same wedge/dash sense) is

(A)S, S
(B)R, R
(C)R, SCorrect
(D)S, R

Answer: (C)

Solution

When the two hydroxyl groups are drawn on the same side in the corresponding Fischer-equivalent projection (the pattern characteristic of the internally compensated

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Question ID VK-139160