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Consider the following reaction sequence. 1.) HCN 2.) H2/Pd 3.) H3O+ The result of this treatment to a monosaccharides would be:
 a. oxidation of the carbonyl group
  b. lengthening the carbon chain by one carbon atom
  c. shortening the carbon chain by one carbon atom
  d. formation of a glycoconjugate

Question 2

For a hypothetical aldoheptose with 5 chirality centers, how many stereoisomers are possible?
 a. 4
 b. 8
 c. 16
 d. 32
 e. 64



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Answer to Question 1

b

Answer to Question 2

d



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