Predict the product(s) for the following Wohl degradation.

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The Wohl degradation involves the conversion of an aldose to an alkene by reaction with bromine and sodium hydroxide. In this case, the starting material appears to be a glucose molecule with an OH group on the fourth carbon atom. Treatment with the Wohl reagent (bromine and sodium hydroxide) would result in the formation of an alkene with a double bond between the third and fourth carbon atoms, and a bromine atom attached to the second carbon atom. This corresponds to product III in the list of choices. None of the other choices match this structure, so the correct answer is C.

Predict the Product(s) for the Following Wohl Degradation