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Compound A is a d-aldopentose that is converted into an
Chapter 24, Problem 24.8(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Compound A is a d-aldopentose that is converted into an optically active alditol upon treatment with sodium borohydride. Draw two possible structures for compound A.
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QUESTION:
Compound A is a d-aldopentose that is converted into an optically active alditol upon treatment with sodium borohydride. Draw two possible structures for compound A.
ANSWER:Step 1 of 2
This exercise tells us that compound A is D-aldopentose that is converted into an optically active alditol upon treatment with sodium borohydride. We're asked to draw two possible structures for compound A.