From the sugars shown below, which one will not give a positive test with Tollens reagent?

If the side groups of a polymer chain are generally on the same side of the polymer backbone, the polymer is called ________.

Is the following carbohydrate D or L? Provide an explanation for your answer.

Consider the following structures.Answer the following questions by placing the appropriate number or indicated letter in the blank. Structure ____ represents a aldopentose.

Which one of the following is the correct stereochemical configuration for D-mannose?  

Predict the product(s) for the following Kiliani-Fischer synthesis.    

Which one of the following is the correct stereochemical configuration for D-xylose?  

The strength of the thermosetting polymers like Bakelite is due to ____________.

Which of the following is the open-chain form of the pyranose structure shown below?

Which one of the following is the repeating unit of the polymer formed in the polymerization of para-hydroxybenzoic acid?