When treated with sodium borohydride, d-glucose is converted into an alditol. (a) Draw the structure of the

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When treated with sodium borohydride, d-glucose is converted into an alditol.

(a) Draw the structure of the alditol.

(b) Which l-aldohexose gives the same alditol when treated with sodium borohydride?

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Organic Chemistry

ISBN: 978-0470917800

1st edition

Authors: David R. Klein

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