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Question

Ascorbic acid, commonly known as vitamin C, is crucial for tissue repair and the enzymatic production of certain neurotransmitters. It is known to degrade over time when exposed to air, a process involving oxidation. One of these reactions is shown below. Circle the groups in the product that were oxidized.

Chemical structure of ascorbic acid and its oxidized form, dehydroascorbic acid.

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Another view highlighting oxidized groups in dehydroascorbic acid.

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Highlighted oxidized groups in the dehydroascorbic acid structure.

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Highlighted oxidized groups in dehydroascorbic acid structure from a different angle.

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Highlighted oxidized groups in dehydroascorbic acid structure with focus on specific atoms.