General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)
General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)
5th Edition
ISBN: 9780321967466
Author: Karen C. Timberlake
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 15, Problem 15.55AQAP
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The Fischer structure of D-sorbitol needs to be deduced from the information that D-glucose is formed via the oxidation of D-sorbitol.

Concept introduction:

► Conversion of alcohol (−OH) to aldehyde (−CHO) through oxidation of simple sugars

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General, Organic, and Biological Chemistry: Structures of Life (5th Edition)

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