The Simplest Chiral Aldose Has Three Carbon Atoms, but the Simplest

question 13

Essay

The simplest chiral aldose has three carbon atoms, but the simplest chiral ketose has four carbons. Explain. Include structures in your answer.

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Definitions:

Refreezing

The phase in which change is stabilised.

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