How Can It Be Determined Whether a Sugar Is α-

question 68

Multiple Choice

How can it be determined whether a sugar is α- or β- by looking at the Haworth projection?

• A) α-anomer: The -OH on the anomeric carbon is above the ring.β-anomer: The -OH on the anomeric carbon is below the ring.
• B) α-anomer: The -CH₂OH of carbon 6 is above the ring.β-anomer: The -CH₂OH of carbon 6 is below the ring.
• C) α-anomer: The -OH on the anomeric carbon is below the ring.β-anomer: The -OH on the anomeric carbon is above the ring.
• D) α-anomer: The -CH₂OH of carbon 6 is below the ring.β-anomer: The -CH₂OH of carbon 6 is above the ring.
• E) Both b and d are true.

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