A D-aldohexose A is formed from an aldopentose B by the KilianiFischer synthesis
Chapter 27, Problem 27.29(choose chapter or problem)
A D-aldohexose A is formed from an aldopentose B by the KilianiFischer synthesis. Reduction of A with NaBH4 forms an optically inactive alditol. Oxidation of B forms an optically active aldaric acid. What are the structures of A and B?
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