Predict the Major Product of the Following Reaction

question 45

Multiple Choice

Predict the major product of the following reaction.

• A)I
• B)II
• C)III
• D)IV

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Definitions:

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.

Ruff Degradation

A chemical process used to determine the structure of sugars by oxidatively breaking them down into smaller molecules.

D-Allose

An aldohexose sugar, similar to glucose but with a different arrangement of hydroxyl groups, that is a rare naturally occurring monosaccharide.