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The sugar shown is heated for a long time with excess HI and red phosphorus. Which of Structures A to D is the final product?

  1. AStructure A
  2. BStructure B
  3. CStructure C
  4. DStructure D

Answer: A

HI with red phosphorus reduces every oxygen function of the sugar, so the six-carbon chain is converted completely into the parent straight-chain alkane. D-Glucose gives n-hexane, which shows the six carbons are in an unbranched chain. The other structures retain oxygen or iodine.
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