Which of the Following Statements Is NOT Correct Regarding Cyclic

question 21

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is NOT correct regarding cyclic sugars?

• A)The a-anomer has the -OH of the anomeric carbon positioned on the opposite side of the sugar ring from the -CH₂OH.
• B)The 5- and 6-membered rings are more frequently observed due to stability.
• C)In a chair conformation,the predominant form has the bulkiest substituents occupying axial positions.
• D)They can be formed by the intramolecular reactions to hemiacetals or hemiketals.

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Definitions:

Effective Collusion

coordination between competing firms to control prices or market shares in a way that benefits the entities involved, often at the expense of fair market competition.

Oligopolistic Collusion

When a few firms in an oligopoly market secretly agree to fix prices, limit production, or divide markets among themselves to reduce competition and increase profits.

Unstable Demand Conditions

A situation in which the demand for goods or services experiences frequent and unpredictable fluctuations.

Secret Price Cuts

Price reductions on goods or services that are not publicly advertised or disclosed to all customers.