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Chapter 21, Problem 51P
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The method to determine which bottle contains D-lyxose is to be stated.

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Dilute nitric acid is a strong oxidizing agent.  It is used to oxidize aldehydes and primary alcohol.  When both aldehyde and the primary alcohol group of aldoses are oxidized, then the product obtained is known as aldaric acid.

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