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Supply structures for H through K. Given : " An Aldohexose "overset (MH_2OH"/base ")(to)H overset (Ae_2O"/"NaOAC)(to)I overset (-HOAC)(to)J overset (NaOMe"/"MeOH)(to)K. Explain the last step. |
| Answer» Solution :The acetates undergo transesterification to GIVE methyl ACETATE freeing all the SUGAR OH's. This is FOLLOWED by reversal of HCN addition. | |