Two D-Aldopentoses Give the Same D-Aldotetrose Upon Ruff Degradation

question 12

Multiple Choice

Two D-aldopentoses give the same D-aldotetrose upon Ruff degradation. The two aldopentoses are ________.

• A) enantiomers
• B) meso compounds
• C) C2 epimers
• D) C4 epimers
• E) D-glucose and D-galactose

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