A D-Aldohexose X,is Subjected to a Ruff Degradation

question 67

Multiple Choice

A d-aldohexose X,is subjected to a Ruff degradation.The degradation product is treated with nitric acid to yield an optically inactive aldaric acid.A possible structure for X is:

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

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