Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
Essential Organic Chemistry (3rd Edition)
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ISBN: 9780321937711
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 16, Problem 29P
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The short segment of hyaluronic acid is to be drawn.

Concept Introduction:

Hyaluronic acid is a polymer joined by a β(14) and β(13) glycosidic bonds.  It is made up of Dglucoronicacid and NacetylDglucosamine.

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