Which of the following functional groups does an alcohol react with when forming cyclic structures in sugars,resulting in the creation of an additional asymmetric centre?
A)a secondary alcohol
B)a phosphate group
C)a thiol group
D)an aldehyde or a ketone

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Alcohols react with aldehydes or ketones in the formation of cyclic structures in sugars, resulting in the creation of an additional asymmetric center. This process is known as a nucleophilic addition reaction.

Which of the Following Functional Groups Does an Alcohol React