Which Carbon of the Open-Chain Form of a Sugar Becomes

question 15

Multiple Choice

Which carbon of the open-chain form of a sugar becomes the anomeric carbon in the cyclic form?

• A) the carbonyl carbon
• B) the highest numbered chiral center
• C) the highest numbered carbon
• D) It depends on the individual sugar.

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