Acid- catalyzed reaction of D- glucose with benzaldehyde produces the `4,6-O0` benzylidene
Channel: Doubtnut
Date: 2020-04-19

Acid- catalyzed reaction of D- glucose with benzaldehyde produces the `4,6-O0` benzylidene derivative. Reduction with `NaBH_(4)` followed by excess `HIO_(4)` cleavage and acid hydrolysis  yields a `C_(4)H_(8)O_(4)` tetrose and benzaldehyde . What is the configuration of this tetrose ?