L-isomer of tetrose X ($C_4H_8O_4$) gives positive Schiff’s test and has two chiral carbons. On acetylation, ‘X’ yields triacetate. ‘X’ undergoes following reactions Chiral compound ‘X’ is

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The reaction of L-tetrose with HNO$_3$ results in the formation of a compound with two chiral centers, and on reduction with NaBH$_4$, a compound (B) is formed which is optically active.

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L-isomer of tetrose X (\(C_4H_8O_4\)) gives positive Schiff’s test and has two chiral carbons. On acetylation, ‘X’ yields triacetate. ‘X’ undergoes following reactions

Chiral compound ‘X’ is

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L-isomer of tetrose X (\(C_4H_8O_4\)) gives positive Schiff’s test and has two chiral carbons. On acetylation, ‘X’ yields triacetate. ‘X’ undergoes following reactions Chiral compound ‘X’ is