The Fischer projection of the branched-chain carbohydrate D-apiose has been presented in Section 25.12. (a) How many

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The Fischer projection of the branched-chain carbohydrate D-apiose has been presented in Section 25.12.
(a) How many stereogenic centers are in the open-chain form of D-apiose?
(b) Does D-apiose form an optically active alditol on reduction?
(c) How many stereogenic centers are in the furanose forms of D-apiose?
(d) How many stereoisomeric furanose forms of D-apiose are possible? Write their Haworth formulas.
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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0072905014

4th edition

Authors: Francis A. Carey

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