(a)
Interpretation:
The compound given should be labeled as an aldonic acid or an alditol.
Concept Introduction:
Aldoses can be reduced into alditol using hydrogen gas in the presence of Pd catalyst. Here, carbonyl group of the aldose is converted into a primary alcohol. As well as
(b)
Interpretation:
The compound given should be labeled as an aldonic acid or an alditol.
Concept Introduction:
Aldoses can be reduced into alditol using hydrogen gas in the presence of Pd catalyst. Here, carbonyl group of the aldose is converted into a primary alcohol. As well as aldehyde group of an aldose can be oxidized to form a carboxyl group producing an aldonic acid.
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