Compound A is a D-aldopentose that on oxidation with dilute NHO_(3) give optically active aldaric acid B. On Kiliani-Fisher chain extension shown below. A is converted into C and D-glucose underset(("An aldopentose"))(A) underset(H_(2)O)overset(HCN)(rarr) underset(BaSO_(4))overset(H_(3)//Pd)(rarr) C+D-"Glucose" Answer the following three questions based on the above information. Which of the following represents the alpha (alpha) anomer of C ?

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1.	Compound A is a D-aldopentose that on oxidation with dilute NHO_(3) give optically active aldaric acid B. On Kiliani-Fisher chain extension shown below. A is converted into C and D-glucose underset(("An aldopentose"))(A) underset(H_(2)O)overset(HCN)(rarr) underset(BaSO_(4))overset(H_(3)//Pd)(rarr) C+D-"Glucose" Answer the following three questions based on the above information. Which of the following represents the alpha (alpha) anomer of C ?
Answer» ANSWER :B