Predict the Major Product for the Following Reaction

question 11

Multiple Choice

Predict the major product for the following reaction.

• A)I
• B)II
• C)III
• D)IV

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Definitions:

Kiliani-Fischer

A chemical synthesis method used to elongate the carbon chain of sugars.

Aldohexoses

A class of monosaccharides that contain six carbon atoms and an aldehyde functional group.

Epimeric

Describes diastereomers that differ in configuration at only one stereogenic center.

D-Aldopentose

A five-carbon sugar (pentose) with an aldehyde group, distinguished by its orientation in the Fischer projection that matches the D-family of sugars.