Reduction of a 2-Ketohexose with NaBH₄ Yields ________

question 117

Multiple Choice

Reduction of a 2-ketohexose with NaBH₄ yields ________.

• A) a single aldohexose
• B) a mixture of acetals
• C) a mixture of alditols
• D) a mixture of cyclic hemiacetals
• E) a single pyranose

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Definitions:

Injected Magma

Magma that has been forcefully inserted into cracks, fissures, or between layers of existing rock, often leading to the formation of igneous intrusions.

SO2 Content

The concentration of sulfur dioxide, a significant air pollutant and volcanic gas, present in the atmosphere or emitted by various sources.

Gas Pressure

The force exerted by a gas per unit area on the walls of its container.

Flanks of the Volcano

The sides of a volcano, extending from the summit to the base, which can exhibit various geological features and are prone to volcanic activities like eruptions or lava flows.