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Reactions of Monosaccharides in Organic Chemistry - Lesson 24.2

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Explore the reactions of monosaccharides in this comprehensive 27-minute video lesson. Learn about ester formation, ether formation, glycoside formation, epimerization, and isomerization. Dive into various oxidation and reduction reactions, including reduction with sodium borohydride and oxidation with aqueous bromine, Tollen's reagent, Benedict's reagent, and nitric acid. Understand the concept of reducing sugars and how to identify both reducing and nonreducing sugars. Discover the Kiliani-Fischer Synthesis for lengthening aldose carbon chains and the Wohl Degradation for reducing them. Gain valuable insights into organic chemistry concepts with clear explanations and examples throughout the lesson.

Syllabus

Lesson Introduction
Ester Formation
Ether Formation
Glycoside Formation
Epimerization and Isomerization
Reduction with NaBH4
Oxidation with Aqueous Bromine
Oxidation with Tollen's Reagent and Benedict's Reagent
Reducing and Nonreducing Sugars
Oxidation with HNO3
Kiliani-Fischer Synthesis
Wohl Degradation

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