Of the eight d-aldohexoses, only two of them form optically inactive alditols when treated with sodium borohydride

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Of the eight d-aldohexoses, only two of them form optically inactive alditols when treated with sodium borohydride in the presence of water. Identify these two aldohexoses and explain why their alditols are optically inactive.

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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