For the α Anomer of a D-Sugar, the Anomeric Hydroxyl

question 28

Multiple Choice

For the α anomer of a D-sugar, the anomeric hydroxyl in a Haworth projection

• A) has an upward projection (on the same side as the terminal CH₂OH group).
• B) has a downward projection (on the opposite side from the terminal CH₂OH group).
• C) may be either up or down, it depends on the individual sugar.
• D) is non-existent; anomers are a consideration only in Fischer projections.

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