Chapter 24, Problem 24.6P

Interpretation Introduction

(a)

Interpretation:

The reaction mechanism for the conversion of aldose into cyclic hemiacetals is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aldoses are the carbohydrates in which an aldehyde group is present. The aldehyde carbon is numbered one in Fischer projection. A carbohydrate consists of six carbon atoms chain and an aldehyde group is known as aldohexose. Carbohydrates in which the hydroxyl-aldehyde is present at the $\text{γ}$, or $\text{δ}$ position, is usually exist as cyclic hemiacetals.

Interpretation Introduction

(b)

Interpretation:

The reaction mechanism for the conversion of aldose into cyclic hemiacetals is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

Aldoses are the carbohydrates in which an aldehyde group is present. The aldehyde carbon is numbered one in Fischer projection. A carbohydrate consists of six carbon atoms chain and an aldehyde group is known as aldohexose. Carbohydrates in which the hydroxyl-aldehyde is present at the $\text{γ}$, or $\text{δ}$ position, is usually exist as cyclic hemiacetals.