Biomolecules Question 173
Question: Identify the correct set of stereochemical relationships amongst the following monosaccharides I-IV
Options:
A) I and II are anomers; III and IV are epimers
B) I and II are epimers; II and IV are anomers
C) I and III are anomers; I and II are epimers
D) I and II are epimers; III and IV are anomers
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Answer:
Correct Answer: C
Solution:
[c] Compounds differing in configuration at C-1 are called anomers while that differing in configuration at any one carbon other than C-1 are called epimers. Thus, I and III are anomers and I and II are epimers.
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