Common reducing reactions of monosaccharides are due to A) ...

[asd123]

Common reducing reactions of monosaccharides are due to
 
  A) their cyclic structures.
  B) the presence of at least one hydroxyl group.
  C) the presence of more than one hydroxyl group.
  D) the presence of a carbonyl group, usually on the 1 carbon atom.
  E) the presence of at least one chiral carbon atom.

Question 2

Which choice represents the carbon skeleton of 2,4-octadiene?
 
  A) C=C=C-C-C-C-C-C
  B) C-C=C-C-C=C-C-C
  C) C=C-C-C=C-C=C-C
  D) C-C=C-C-C-C-C=C
  E) C-C=C-C=C-C-C-C

[jaykayy05]

Answer to Question 1

D

Answer to Question 2

E

[asd123]

Gracias!

[tranoy]

Thanks for the timely response, appreciate it