Which Sugar Is Represented by the Line Angle Structure Below

question 20

Multiple Choice

Which sugar is represented by the line angle structure below?

• A) D-fructose
• B) D-sorbose
• C) L-psicose
• D) L-tagatose

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Definitions:

E2 Elimination

A bimolecular elimination reaction where the removal of a hydrogen atom and a leaving group from adjacent carbon atoms occurs simultaneously.

Organic Product

A compound or substance that has been derived from living matter, typically containing carbon atoms in its molecular structure.

Sodium Ethoxide

A strong base formed from the reaction of ethanol and sodium, often used as a reagent in organic synthesis.

Bromo-Methylbutane

An organic compound that contains a bromine atom attached to a butane chain, often used in nucleophilic substitution reactions.