Windows Server 2008 OEM 64-bit key cannot activate 32-bit

My client purchased Windows Server 2008R2 OEM 64-bit. However it was found an old application can only run on 32-bit Windows. Then he tried to find another installation disk and install 32-bit Windows Server 2008R2. Unfortunatly the 64-bit key
cannot be applied to it.
Many posts saying that 32-bit and 64-bit keys are interchangable, and doing a clean installation would be fine.
Any one can enlight me on this? Thanks a lot in advance.

Server 2008 R2 is x64 only so must be vista kernel 2008 you're asking about. I'd be surprised if they're interchangeable but you can ask them here.
https://www.microsoft.com/licensing/existing-customers/activation-centers.aspx
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