Chapter 24, Problem 24.59AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason as to why treatment of the $\text{2-deoxy-2-amino}$ derivative of $\text{D-glucose}$ with aqueous $\text{NaOH}$ liberates ammonia with the help of the mechanism is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Glucose is an organic compound having the molecular formula of ${\text{C}}_{\text{6}}{\text{H}}_{\text{12}}{\text{O}}_{\text{6}}$. Glucose is classified as a monosaccharide. Monosaccharides are the small units of simple sugars. Polysaccharides are made up of small units of monosaccharides.