Why does the OH group add to the b -carbon rather than to the a -carbon in the second

Chapter 25, Problem 4

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Why does the OH group add to the b -carbon rather than to the a -carbon in the second reaction in the b -oxidation of fats? ( Hint: See Section 17.18 .)

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