Explain why the methyl -D-pyranosides of all D-aldohexoses give, in addition to formic acid, the same compound

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Explain why the methyl α-D-pyranosides of all D-aldohexoses give, in addition to formic acid, the same compound when oxidized by periodate.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 9781936221349

6th Edition

Authors: Marc Loudon, Jim Parise

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