A subrule of the Cahn-Ingold-Prelog system specifies that higher mass number takes precedence over lower when distinguishing between isotopes. Determine the absolute configurations of the reactant and product in the biological oxidation of isotopically labeled ethane.

The correct answer is - S- configuration.

Explanation:

Placing the numbers in order of the priorities of each reactant in the reaction is essential to determining the configuration of the reactant and product in the biological oxidation of isotopically labeled ethane.

CH3 - T- D is the correct order of the increasing of the priorties. so this is moving from CH3 to D which is Anti-clockwise which means the configuartion is S as we know clockwise movement is R configuarion and anti-clockwise in S configuartion.