Where Is the Fifth Asymmetric Center in This Molecule?

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leopard

Please help me find an asymmetric center

There are 5 asymmetric centers in this molecule. I think I've managed to find 4 of them, but where is the last?

Last edited: Nov 20, 2008

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Borek

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Close to those you already have.

Look for saturated carbons with one hydrogen attached.

leopard