Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)
8th Edition
ISBN: 9780134042282
Author: Paula Yurkanis Bruice
Publisher: PEARSON
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Chapter 20.6, Problem 12P

a)

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Interpretation:

The product formed from the reduction of D-idose is to be represented.

Concept Introduction:

Sodium borohydride is a strong reducing agent.  The carbonyl group in aldehydes and ketones can be reduced to an alcohol group by the compound sodium borohydride.  The product formed by the reduction is a polyalcohol and also known as alditol.

b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The product formed from the reduction of D-sorbose is to be outlined.

Concept Introduction:

Sodium borohydride is a strong reducing agent.  The carbonyl group in aldoses and ketones can be reduced to an alcohol group by the compound sodium borohydride with hydrolysis.  The product formed by the reduction is a polyalcohol and also known as alditol.

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