ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-OWL V2 ACCESS
ORGANIC CHEMISTRY-OWL V2 ACCESS
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Chapter 25, Problem 25.43P

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Interpretation:

The structural formula for Alginic acid, which is a polymer of D-mannuronic acid in the pyranose form linked by β-1,4-glycosidic bonds has to be given.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structural formula for Pectic acid, which is a polymer of D-galacturonic acid in the pyranose ring form linked by α-1,4-glycosidic bonds has to be given.

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