Which of the D-Aldopentoses Yields an Optically Inactive Aldonic Acid

question 10

Essay

Which of the D-aldopentoses yields an optically inactive aldonic acid upon oxidation with bromine water? Explain your answer.

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Definitions:

Beta

A measure of a stock's volatility in relation to the overall market; a beta above 1 means the stock is more volatile than the market, while a beta below 1 means it is less volatile.

CAPM

The Capital Asset Pricing Model, a theory used to determine the expected return on investment based on its inherent risk and the cost of capital.

Expected Return

The anticipated profit or loss from an investment based on its potential risks and rewards.

SML

The Security Market Line (SML) represents the relationship between the expected return of a market security and its risk, measured by beta, within the Capital Asset Pricing Model (CAPM).