Which of the Following D-Aldoses Will Produce an Optically Inactive

question 139

Multiple Choice

Which of the following D-aldoses will produce an optically inactive product when treated with NaBH₄/H₂O?

• A) I
• B) II
• C) III
• D) IV
• E) none of these

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