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QJEEM23Ch3359: JEE Main 2023 Chemistry - Class 12 JEEM23Ch3359 Solution: L-isomer of tetrose X ( C 4 H 8 O 4 ) gives positive Schiff's…

L-isomer of tetrose X(C4H8O4) gives positive Schiff's test and has two chiral carbons. On acetylation, 'X' yields triacetate. 'X' also undergoes following reactions

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Chemistry - Biomolecules Question 39 English

'X' is

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JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Chemistry - Biomolecules Question 39 English Explanation 1

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Chemistry - Biomolecules Question 39 English Explanation 2

JEE Main 2023 (Online) 11th April Morning Shift Chemistry - Biomolecules Question 39 English Explanation 3

(x) gives positive schiff's test due −CHO-\mathrm{CHO} group.

(x) is L-tetrose.

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