Concept explainers
a.
Interpretation:
Given compound has to be labelled as a monosaccharide, an aldonic acid or alditol.
Concept Introduction:
Simplest carbohydrates are known as monosaccharides. They contain three to six carbons generally in a chain form with a carbonyl group present in the terminal or the adjacent carbon atom from the terminal. Monosaccharides that have the carbonyl group at the terminal carbon atom
Carbohydrates undergo reduction similar to an
Carbohydrates also undergo oxidation. Monosaccharides that are aldoses contains an
b.
Interpretation:
Given compound has to be labelled as a monosaccharide, an aldonic acid or alditol.
Concept Introduction:
Refer part “a.”.
c.
Interpretation:
Given compound has to be labelled as a monosaccharide, an aldonic acid or alditol.
Concept Introduction:
Refer part “a.”.
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