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D-Xylose and D-lyxose are formed when D-threose undergoes

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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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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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