Organic Chemistry 354 Quiz - November 30, 2000
Dr. Sundin
- 1. Optically active aldopentose A was oxidized with nitric acid to
give optically inactive diacid B. Degradation of A gave optically active
aldotetrose C. Degradation of C gave L-glyceraldehyde. Nitric acid oxidation
of C gave optically active diacid D. Give Fischer projections of
A, B, C, D, and L-glyceraldehyde.
Answer
2. Encircle the acetal functional group(s) and draw a square around the hemiacetal
functional group(s) in the molecule below.
Answer
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