Organic Chemistry
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Author: John E. McMurry
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Chapter 5.SE, Problem 55AP
On reaction with hydrogen gas by a platinum catalyst, ribose (Problem 5-54) is converted into ribitol. Is ribitol optically active or inactive? Explain.
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