How Many Significant Figures Should Be Reported in the Answer

question 5

Multiple Choice

How many significant figures should be reported in the answer to the following calculation?
=

• A)3
• B)4
• C)2
• D)5
• E)none of the above

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Definitions:

Haworth Structure

A conventional way of representing the cyclic structure of monosaccharides with a simple three-dimensional perspective.

β-Pyranose

A cyclic form of sugar where the ring contains six atoms, one of which is an oxygen atom, and the hydroxyl group at the anomeric carbon is in the equatorial position for beta configuration.

Pyranose

A form of sugar characterized by a six-membered ring structure containing an oxygen atom.

Anomeric Carbon

The carbon atom in a carbohydrate molecule that was the carbonyl carbon before cyclization and is now attached to the oxygen of the hemiacetal or hemiketal group.