Which of the Following Statements Concerning the Positioning of -OH

question 59

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning the positioning of -OH groups in the Fischer projection for L-glucose is correct?

• A) right on both carbons 2 and 3
• B) right on both carbons 3 and 4
• C) left at carbon 3 and right at carbon 5
• D) more than one correct response
• E) no correct response

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