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The number of stereoismers of aldepentos...

The number of stereoismers of aldepentose, excluding cyclic forms is

A

8

B

6

C

4

D

2

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The correct Answer is:
A
An aldopentose possesses the following structure:
`HOCH_(2) (CHOH)_(3) CHO`
It containes 3 structurally different asymmetric carbon atoms, therefore, leads to `(2)^(3) = 8` optically active forms (4 pairs of enantiomers).
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