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Chapter 17, Problem 17.17E
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The total number of possible aldoheptoses is to be predicted. The number of D forms and L forms are to be predicted.

Concept introduction:

Carbohydrates are naturally occurring compounds. Carbohydrates are polyhydroxy aldehydes and ketones.

A carbon atom that has four nonequivalent atoms or groups attached to it is known as chiral carbon atom. Chiral carbon centers are also called asymmetric or stereogenic centers.

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