Question: D-Erythrose cannot exist in pyranose forms, but furanose cyclic forms are possible. Explain. Draw the structure for a-d-erythrofuranose.

D-Erythrose cannot exist in pyranose forms, but furanose cyclic forms are possible. Explain. Draw the structure for a-d-erythrofuranose.

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