Chapter 20, Problem 44P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The following compound must be labeled as a monosaccharide, aldonic acid or an alditol:

  

Concept introduction:

Monosaccharides are also called simple sugars, contain aldehyde or ketone groups and many hydroxyl groups. Aldonic acids contain many hydroxyl groups and an acid group. Alditol are polyols which contain many hydroxyl groups.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The following compound must be labeled as a monosaccharide, aldonic acid or an alditol:

  

Concept introduction:

Monosaccharides are also called simple sugars, contain aldehyde or ketone groups and many hydroxyl groups. Aldonic acids contain many hydroxyl groups and an acid group. Alditol are polyols which contain many hydroxyl groups.

Interpretation Introduction

(c)

Interpretation:

The following compound must be labeled as a monosaccharide, aldonic acid or an alditol:

  

Concept introduction:

Monosaccharides are also called simple sugars, contain aldehyde or ketone groups and many hydroxyl groups. Aldonic acids contain many hydroxyl groups and an acid group. Alditol are polyols which contain many hydroxyl groups.