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Grade 11Organic Chemistry

Shikimic acid is an important natural product. How many stereisomers are possible For.

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(3R,4S,5R)-3,4,5-trihydroxycyclohex-1-ene-1-carboxylic acid is IUPAC name of Shikimic acid. Formula: C7H10O5. Stereoisomer: L-Shikimic acid.