L-isomer of tetrose X ( C 4 H 8 O 4 ) gives positive Schiff’s test and has two chiral carbons. On acetylation ‘X’ yields triacetate. ‘X’ also undergoes following reactions.

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L-isomer of tetrose X ( C 4 ​ H 8 ​ O 4 ​ ) gives positive Schiff’s test and has two chiral carbons. On acetylation ‘X’ yields triacetate. ‘X’ also undergoes following reactions.

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The tetrose is giving Schiff's test means it has aldehyde group. The compound X on reduction with N a B H 4 ​ give Chiral compound so compound can be identified as . The compound can give triacetate on acetylation.

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