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Question

When treated with an oxidizing agent such as Tollens’ reagent, D-galactose forms D-galactonic acid, which can be used for various industrial applications. Draw a plausible structure for D-galactonic acid.

Accepted Answer

Structure of D-galactonic acid with a carboxylic acid group.

Answer

Structure of D-galactose, a monosaccharide with hydroxyl groups.

Answer

Structure of D-galactonic acid, formed from D-galactose oxidation.

Answer

Structure of D-galactonic acid with two carboxylic acid groups.