Chapter 23.8, Problem 23.21P

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The structures of the compounds named in problem 23-20 parts (a), (C), and (d) is to be drawn.

Concept introduction:

Sugars that can reduce oxidising agents like Tollens reagent are known as reducing sugars. Sugars in which formation of acetals take place are called glycosides and their name end with the suffix “oside”. Glycosides are non reducing sugars. In reducing sugar there is the formation of hemiacetal and the name end with suffix “ose”.