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9 August, 08:27

A polysaccharide of unknown structure was isolated, subjected to exhaustive methylation, and hydrolyzed. Analysis of the products revealed three methylated sugars: 2,3,4-tri-O-methyl-D-glucose, 2,4-di-O-methyl-Dglucose, and 2,3,4,6-tetra-O-methyl-D-glucose, in the ratio 20:1:1. What is the structure of the polysaccharide?

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  1. 9 August, 09:13
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    Cellulose

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    Cellulose is best fit. The glucose in cellulose has hydroxyl group quite common at C2, C3, and C6 which makes it optimum candidate for this question.
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