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Aldopentoses have 3 chiral centers (assymetrical carbon atoms) which allows for 8 stereoisomers (4D and 4L) while ketopentoses have 2 chiral centers which makes 4 stereoisomers .

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Q: Why there are 4 D-aldopentoses but only two D-ketopentoses?
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