Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (6th Edition)
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ISBN: 9781260119107
Author: Janice Gorzynski Smith
Publisher: McGraw Hill Education
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Chapter 26.10, Problem 26P
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Interpretation: The structures for compound A and B are to be predicted.

Concept introduction: Wohl degradation is a method which is used for the contraction of the carbon chains in aldose. In this method, the aldose chain shortens by the cleavage of C1-C2 bond.

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