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Question

Which of the following statements correctly describes the role of alcohols in the nucleophilic addition reaction during monosaccharide cyclization?

Accepted Answer

Alcohols act as nucleophiles in the reaction.

Answer

Alcohols act as electrophiles in the reaction.

Answer

Alcohols are neither nucleophiles nor electrophiles.

Answer

Alcohols act as catalysts in the reaction.