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Organic Chemistry 2 Final - Part 3 of 6
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28. Carbohydrates / Monosaccharides - Wohl Degradation / Problem 13
Problem 13

An optically inactive alditol forms when aldose X undergoes reduction with sodium borohydride. When X undergoes Wohl degradation, Y is formed which converts to an optically active alditol. When Y undergoes Wohl degradation, D-threose is formed. Determine the identity of X and Y.

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