Organic Chemistry (8th Edition)

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Chapter 23 - Carbohydrates and Nucleic Acids - Study Problems - Page 1152: 23-56 b

Answer

The two products are diastereomers. They can be separated by crystallisation, distillation or chromatography.

Work Step by Step

The two products formed by the reaction are diastereomers, so they have different physical properties. Hence, they can be separated using crystallisation, distillation, or chromatography.
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