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Reduction of D-glucose leads to an optically active alditol (D-glucitol), whereas reduction of D-galactose leads to an optically inactive alditol. Explain.

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Reduction of D-glucose leads to an optically active alditol (D-glucitol), whereas reduction of D-galactose leads to an optically inactive alditol. Explain.
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David answered on Dec 24 2021
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CHO
OHH
HHO
OHH
OHH
CH2OH
CH2OH
OHH
HHO
OHH
OHH
CH2OH
D-Glucose D-glucitol
Reduction
CHO
OHH
HHO
HHO
OHH
CH2OH
Reduction
D-Galactose
CH2OH
OHH
HHO
HHO
OHH
CH2OH
plane of symmetry
Meso compound
optically inactive alditol
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