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In glucose pentaacetate, how are the five –OH groups attached to carbon atoms?
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Options:
  • A They are attached to the same carbon atom.
  • B They are attached to two different carbon atoms.
  • C They are attached to three different carbon atoms.
  • D They are attached to five different carbon atoms.
Solution:
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The correct answer is: They are attached to five different carbon atoms.
Since glucose pentaacetate is a stable compound, the five –OH groups should be attached to different carbon atoms.

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