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Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
Sugar molecule in which hydroxyl groups of first and sixth carbon atom are on the same side is known as
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Interpretation:
The
Concept Introduction:
Sugar molecule in which hydroxyl groups of first and sixth carbon atom are on the same side is known as
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