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In glucose pentaacetate, how are the five –OH groups attached to carbon atoms?
Options
- AThey are attached to the same carbon atom.
- BThey are attached to two different carbon atoms.
- CThey are attached to three different carbon atoms.
- DThey are attached to five different carbon atoms.
Correct answer
D. They are attached to five different carbon atoms.
Step-by-step solution
Since glucose pentaacetate is a stable compound, the five –OH groups should be attached to different carbon atoms.