Asked by Cristian Carpio Hurtado on Sep 26, 2024
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A diastereomer is called erythro if its Fischer projection shows similar groups ________.
A) opposite each other on the same carbon
B) equally spaced about a central carbonyl
C) directly above and below a central carbonyl
D) on the same side of the molecule on adjacent carbons
E) on opposite sides of the molecule on adjacent carbons
Erythro
A descriptor in stereochemistry, referring to molecules in which two substituents are on the same side in a Fischer projection.
Fischer Projection
A method for representing the three-dimensional configuration of molecules on a two-dimensional plane, used especially for carbohydrates.
- Recognize the variations between epimers, anomers, and diastereomers within the scope of carbohydrate chemistry.
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Mallory Bates2 days ago
Final Answer :
D
Explanation :
Erythro diastereomers have similar groups on the same side of the molecule on adjacent carbons.
Learning Objectives
- Recognize the variations between epimers, anomers, and diastereomers within the scope of carbohydrate chemistry.
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