When d-galactose is heated in the presence of nitric acid, an optically inactive compound is obtained. Draw

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When d-galactose is heated in the presence of nitric acid, an optically inactive compound is obtained. Draw the structure of the product and explain why it is optically inactive.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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