The absolute configuration of the chiral centers in the following Fischer projection are:

2 (S), 3 (R)

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2 (R), 3 (S)

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2 (R), 3 (R)

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2 (S), 3 (S)

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Solution

The correct option is C $2 (S), 3 (R)$
If minimum priority group on horizontal line is

Clockwise direction $\Rightarrow S$

Anticlockwise rotation $\Rightarrow R$

$2 S, 3 R$

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