1,3-Dihydroxy-2-propanone, more commonly known as dihydroxyacetone, is the active ingredient in artificial tanning agents such as Man-Tan and Magic Tan.
(a) Write a structural formula for this compound.
(b) Would you expect it to be soluble or insoluble in water?
(c) Write a structural formula for the product formed by its reduction with NaBH4.