28. Carbohydrates
Monosaccharides - Wohl Degradation
Problem 20c
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Textbook QuestionA d-aldopentose is oxidized by nitric acid to an optically active aldaric acid. A Wohl degradation of the aldopentose leads to a monosaccharide that is oxidized by nitric acid to an optically inactive aldaric acid. Identify the d-aldopentose.
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