Question: Compound A is a D aldopentose that can he oxidized to an optically inactive aldaric acid B. On Kiliani- Fischer chain extension, A is converted

Compound A is a D aldopentose that can he oxidized to an optically inactive aldaric acid B. On Kiliani- Fischer chain extension, A is converted into C and D; C can be oxidized to an optically active aldaric acid E, but D is oxidized to an optically inactive aldaric acid F. What are the structures of A—F?

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