Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
Introduction to General, Organic and Biochemistry
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ISBN: 9780357119303
Author: Bettelheim, Frederick A., Brown, William H., Campbell, Mary K., FARRELL, Shawn O., Torres, Omar
Publisher: Cengage Learning
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Chapter 19, Problem 50P

(a)

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Interpretation: Whether L-Fucose is an aldose or a ketose should be determined. Also, whether it is a hexose or a pentose need to be identified.

Concept Introduction: Carbohydrates are said to be compounds that are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones and their derivatives. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

(b)

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Interpretation: The unusuality of this monosaccharide should be explained.

Concept Introduction: Carbohydrates are said to be compounds that are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones and their derivatives. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

(c)

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Interpretation: The monosaccharide formed should be determined when L-fucose undergo reaction where terminal -CH3 is converted to a -CH2OH group.

Concept Introduction: Carbohydrates are said to be compounds that are polyhydroxy aldehydes or ketones and their derivatives. They are composed of carbon, hydrogen, and oxygen.

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