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When D-glucose is reduced with sodium borohydride,
Chapter 17, Problem 19P(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Problem 19P
When D-glucose is reduced with sodium borohydride, optically active glucitol results. When optically active D-galactose is reduced, however, the product is optically inactive. Explain this loss of optical activity.
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QUESTION:
Problem 19P
When D-glucose is reduced with sodium borohydride, optically active glucitol results. When optically active D-galactose is reduced, however, the product is optically inactive. Explain this loss of optical activity.
ANSWER:
Solution 19P
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