Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
The following compound must be labeled as a monosaccharide, aldonic acid or an alditol:
Concept introduction:
Monosaccharides are also called simple sugars, contain
(b)
Interpretation:
The following compound must be labeled as a monosaccharide, aldonic acid or an alditol:
Concept introduction:
Monosaccharides are also called simple sugars, contain aldehyde or ketone groups and many hydroxyl groups. Aldonic acids contain many hydroxyl groups and an acid group. Alditol are polyols which contain many hydroxyl groups.
(c)
Interpretation:
The following compound must be labeled as a monosaccharide, aldonic acid or an alditol:
Concept introduction:
Monosaccharides are also called simple sugars, contain aldehyde or ketone groups and many hydroxyl groups. Aldonic acids contain many hydroxyl groups and an acid group. Alditol are polyols which contain many hydroxyl groups.
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