Biomolecules Question 162

Question: Which two of the following compounds are reduced to the same chiral alditol by sodium borohydride-

Options:

A) II and III

B) I and II

C) III and IV

D) II and IV

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Answer:

Correct Answer: B

Solution:

[b] For giving the same chiral alditol after reduction, the configuration of rest of the chain should be the same.