Predict the Major Product for the Following Reaction

question 44

Multiple Choice

Predict the major product for the following reaction.

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

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Definitions:

Glycoside

A molecule in which a sugar is bound to another functional group or molecule through a glycosidic bond.

D-Aldopentose

A type of aldopentose, which is a 5-carbon sugar with an aldehyde group, having the 'D' configuration.

Alditol

A type of sugar alcohol resulting from the reduction of an aldose, wherein the aldehyde group is converted into a hydroxyl group.

Ruff Degradation

A chemical reaction used for the oxidation of aldoses to smaller aldoses.