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D-Xylose and D-lyxose are formed when D-threose undergoes
Chapter 21, Problem 34P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 34P
D-Xylose and D-lyxose are formed when D-threose undergoes a Kiliani–Fischer synthesis. D-Xylose is oxidized to an optically inactive aldaric acid, whereas D-lyxose forms an optically active aldaric acid. What are the structures of D-xylose and D-lyxose?
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QUESTION:
Problem 34P
D-Xylose and D-lyxose are formed when D-threose undergoes a Kiliani–Fischer synthesis. D-Xylose is oxidized to an optically inactive aldaric acid, whereas D-lyxose forms an optically active aldaric acid. What are the structures of D-xylose and D-lyxose?
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