The sugar alcohol often used in sugarless gums and candies is D -sorbitol. Much of this alcohol

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The sugar alcohol often used in “sugarless” gums and candies is D-sorbitol. Much of this alcohol is prepared by reduction of D-glucose. Compare these two structures and explain how this can be.

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Biochemistry

ISBN: 9781305961135

9th Edition

Authors: Mary K. Campbell, Shawn O. Farrell, Owen M. McDougal

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