Chapter 18.12, Problem 4QQ

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: In phosphate ester formation, the carbon atoms on which the phosphate groups are usually found has to be predicted.

Concept introduction: The reaction of hydroxyl groups of a monosaccharide with inorganic oxyacids results in the formation of inorganic esters.  Phosphoric acid gives phosphate esters.  Phosphate esters are commonly found in biological systems.