... [*I Prof. KB Sharpless, Dr. KP M Vanhessche"' Deparkment of Chemistry. ... chemical reduction[32] of the acetonide 11 in THF, giving the corresponding gem-dichloride 12 in 60 70 yield. ... J=7.1, 5.7, 4.XH7),4.90(1H.dd,J=9.8,7.1H~),4.79(lH,dd, J=9.8,4.8H7): '.'C NMR (62.5 MHr. ...