Which Is an L-Monosaccharide That Would Yield an Optically Active

question 104

Multiple Choice

Which is an L-monosaccharide that would yield an optically active aldaric acid on oxidation by nitric acid?

• A) I
• B) II
• C) III
• D) II and IV
• E) V

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