Now the position of the oxygen atom can be defined as on carbon atom number two, three or four. In fact atoms two and four are exactly equivalent-imagine turning the molecule around by 180 degrees, and you will see that this is the case. It just depends on which end you choose to start numbering the carbons.
The Caribbean (also known as the West Indies) is a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and the surrounding coasts.he Caribbean (also known as the West Indies) is a region of the Americas consisting of the Caribbean Sea, its islands, and the surrounding coasts.
The Caribbean is not a place that belongs to a country. It is a region which is located in the American continents...around the caribbean sea...near Mexico..it comprises of several island teritorries...the Bahamas included... Rostrum Â· 8 years ago. Thumbs up.